RHEMATIC

Etymology

Noun

rhematic (countable and uncountable, plural rhematics)

(linguistics) The provision of new information regarding the current theme.

(chiefly linguistics, obsolete, rare) In the work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834): the doctrine or study of arranging words into sentences clearly.

Adjective

rhematic (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to a rheme.

(linguistics) Of a part of a sentence: providing new information regarding the current theme.

(Peircean semiotics) Of or pertaining to a sumisign (a sign that represents its object in respect of quality and so, in its signified interpretant, is represented as a character or mark).

(obsolete) Of or pertaining to word formation.

(obsolete, rare) In Coleridge's work: relating to the arrangement of words into sentences clearly.

(grammar, obsolete, rare) Having a verb for its base; derived from a verb.

Synonyms

• (derived from a verb): verbal

Anagrams

• Mechitar, athermic

Source: Wiktionary

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Rhe*mat"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. Rhetoric.] (Gram.)

Definition: Having a verb for its base; derived from a verb; as, rhematic adjectives. Ftzed. Hall.

Rhe*mat"ic, n.

Definition: The doctrine of propositions or sentences. Coleridge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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