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GRAMMATICAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers

Example:

spoke in grammatical sentences

Synonyms:

grammatical; well-formed

Classified under:

Adjectives

Antonym:

ungrammatical (not grammatical; not conforming to the rules of grammar or accepted usage)

Derivation:

grammar (the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or pertaining to grammar

Example:

grammatical gender

Synonyms:

grammatic; grammatical

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

grammar (the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics))

Derivation:

grammar (the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics))

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