sentential

sɛnˈtɛnʃəl

Definition

Definition of sentential - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

linguistics

TECH.

relating to sentences or sentence-level phenomena

TECH.

The sentential structure is important in this analysis.

propositional

legal

TECH.

pertaining to sentence elements in legal contexts

TECH.

The lawyer focused on the sentential interpretation of the clause.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with sentential

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

cross-sentential

adj.

relating to or occurring between sentences

The cross-sentential reference was clear in the text.

sentential calculus

branch of logic analyzing whole sentences

Sentential calculus helps in understanding logical arguments.

sentential function

formal expression with variables becoming a sentence with constants

The sentential function becomes true when x equals 5.

Origin of sentential

Latin, sententia (sentence) + -al (pertaining to)

Examples of sentential in a sentence

Students examined sentential boundaries in the exercise.
The judge examined the sentential structure of the document.
Sentential errors can alter the meaning of legal texts.

View all translations of sentential

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:phrastique, relatif à la peine, ...
German:satzbezogen, ...
Italian:fraseale, sentenziale, ...
Spanish:oracional, sentencial, ...
Portuguese:frásico, sentencial, ...
Chinese:句子的, 法律条文的, ...
Japanese:文の, 法律文の, ...
Arabic:جُمَلِيّ, متعلق بالجملة, ...
Hebrew:מִשְׁפָּטִי, ...
Russian:сентенциальный, синтаксический, ...
Ukrainian:реченнєвий, сентенційний, ...
Hindi:वाक्यगत, वाक्य संबंधी, ...
Bengali:বাক্যগত, ...
Catalan:oracional, fraseològic, ...
Czech:větný, textový, ...
Danish:sætnings-, sætningsmæssig, ...
Dutch:sententieel, zinstuk, ...
Greek:προτασιακός, νομικός, ...
Hungarian:mondati, ítéleti, ...
Khmer:នៃប្រយោគ, ទាក់ទងនឹងធាតុនៃប្រយោគក្នុងបរិបទច្បាប់, ...
Korean:문장적, 문장 요소의, ...
Persian:جمله‌ای, قانونی, ...
Polish:zdaniowy, sentencjalny, ...
Portuguese (BR):sentencial, jurídico, ...
Romanian:propozițional, juridic, ...
Swedish:meningsrelaterad, satsmässig, ...
Thai:เชิงประโยค, ทางประโยค, ...
Turkish:cümlesel, cümleye ilişkin, ...
Vietnamese:ở cấp độ câu, câu chữ, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “s”:

sentenced in absentia

sentencing

sentential calculus

sentential function

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of sentential - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Expressions with sentential

Origin of sentential

Terms related to sentential

Examples of sentential in a sentence

View all translations of sentential

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery