PHRASAL

phrasal

(adjective) of or relating to or functioning as a phrase; “phrasal verb”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

phrasal (comparative more phrasal, superlative most phrasal)

Referring to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.

(grammar) Consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech.

Source: Wiktionary


Phras"al, a.

Definition: Of the nature of a phrase; consisting of a phrase; as, a phrasal adverb. Earlc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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