English Explanatory Dictionary

phrasal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.
  2. Consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech.
noun
  1. A grammatical construct that consists of multiple words, but behaves as a single part of speech.
  2. A phrasal verb.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹeɪzəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-phrasal.wav

Word forms

phrasal more phrasal most phrasal phrasals

Etymology

From phrase + -al.

Derived words

interphrasal multiphrasal nonphrasal phrasal adjective phrasal adverb phrasally phrasal noun phrasal preposition phrasal prepositional verb phrasal typology phrasal verb
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