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.
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.
• (derived from a verb): verbal
• Mechitar, athermic
Source: Wiktionary
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
10 March 2025
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