phrase structure

noun Linguistics.
the hierarchical arrangement of the constituent words and phrases of a sentence.


Origin:
1955–60

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phrase structure

noun
the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences [syn: syntax
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Phrase structure is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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