Copular (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a copula; "a copular verb".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The verb "to be" is a copular verb that links the subject to additional information.
- In the sentence "She is a doctor," the word "is" is a copular verb that connects the subject to the predicate.
- The copular verb "seem" can be used to express an opinion or impression.
- In many languages, the copular verb is often omitted in certain contexts, such as in headlines or titles.
- The copular verb "appear" can be used to describe something that is perceived or seems to be true.