phrase structure

freɪz ˈstrʌktʃər

Definition

Definition of phrase structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

linguistics

TECH.

grammatical arrangement of words in sentences

TECH.

The phrase structure of English is subject-verb-object.
Understanding phrase structure is crucial for language learners.
The linguist analyzed the phrase structure of the sentence.

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Expressions with phrase

well-turned phrase

expression crafted with skill and elegance

She admired his well-turned phrase during the speech.

coin a phrase

create a new expression or term

She coined a phrase that quickly became popular.

turn a phrase

create a clear and memorable expression

She can really turn a phrase when writing speeches.

turn of phrase

way of expressing something verbally

Her unique turn of phrase captivated the audience..

phrase book

small book with travel phrases and translations

She carried a phrase book during her trip to France.

buzz phrase

popular phrase often used in media

The term 'synergy' became a buzz phrase in corporate circles.

Expressions with structure

play structure

equipment for children to play on outdoors

The park has a new play structure for kids.

fee structure

system showing how and when different charges or payments apply

Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.

bone structure

arrangement and quality of bones in a body

Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline..

sound structure

building or object that is solid and stable

The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.

command structure

system that shows who has power to give orders in a group

The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.

family structure

organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate

Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.

body structure

physical build or form of a living organism

The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.

historic structure

building or site of historical significance

The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.

career structure

planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life

The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.

hierarchical structure

arrangement of elements in ranked levels

The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.

Terms with phrase structure included in their meaning

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specifier

linguistics

linguistic component in a phrase structure

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French:structure phrastique, ...
German:Phrasenstruktur, ...
Italian:struttura della frase, ...
Spanish:estructura de la frase, ...
Portuguese:estrutura de frase, ...
Chinese:短语结构, ...
Japanese:句構造, ...
Arabic:بِنْيَة العِبَارَة, ...
Hebrew:מִבְנֶה צֵירוּף, ...
Russian:структура фразы, ...
Ukrainian:структура фрази, ...
Hindi:वाक्य संरचना, ...
Bengali:ফ্রেজ স্ট্রাকচার, ...
Catalan:estructura de la frase, ...
Czech:frázová struktura, ...
Danish:sætningsstruktur, ...
Dutch:zinsstructuur, ...
Greek:φραστική δομή, ...
Hungarian:mondatszerkezet, ...
Khmer:រចនាសម្ព័ន្ធឃ្លា, ...
Korean:구조, ...
Persian:ساختار جمله, ...
Polish:struktura frazy, ...
Portuguese (BR):estrutura frasal, ...
Romanian:structura frazei, ...
Swedish:frasstruktur, ...
Thai:โครงสร้างวลี, ...
Turkish:cümle yapısı, ...
Vietnamese:cấu trúc cụm từ, ...

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