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View synonyms for phrasal

phrasal

[ frey-zuhl ]

adjective

  1. of, consisting of, or of the nature of a phrase or phrases:

    phrasal construction.

phrasal

/ ˈfreɪzəl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or composed of phrases

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Derived Forms

  • ˈphrasally, adverb

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Other Words From

  • phrasal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phrasal1

First recorded in 1870–75; phrase + -al 1

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Example Sentences

His sense of humor was altogether phrasal, like that of most multimillionaires.

He is forever playing phrasal variations upon the words 'piece,' and 'little.'

Instances rare in wisdom and phrasal conciseness are to be encountered on every other page of Beaumont.

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