Grammar (Noun)
Meaning
The branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The teacher tried to drill the fundamentals of grammar into her students' heads through repetitive exercises.
- She enrolled in a college course focused on linguistics, particularly the study of grammar in different languages.
- His understanding of grammar was impressive for someone who had never formally studied language.
- The English grammar guide she wrote for non-native speakers quickly became a bestseller.
- The writer's unique voice was set apart by his deliberate disregard for traditional grammar rules.