Grammatical usually means connectedlinked or related to something else with grammar, or correct according to the rules of a language. It is a standardgenerally accepted as normal or expected word in language study and in everyday descriptionsspoken or written explanations that say what something is like of how words and sentences are used.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɡræmˈmætɪkəl/
Easy pronunciation: gram-MAT-i-kəl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable, MAT, with secondary stress at the beginning.
Use this pronunciation for the adjective meaning correct according to grammar rules.
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Grammatical Meaning
correct according to grammar rules
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers
Example: The sentence is grammatical, but it sounds awkward.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- well-formed — Works well for a sentence or expression that follows grammatical rules.
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Other Meanings of Grammatical
Meaning 2
relating to grammar
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: of or pertaining to grammar
Example: We spent the lesson discussing grammatical rules.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- grammatic — Rare or technical; can fit this sense, but is not common in everyday English.
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Grammatical Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- well-formed
relating to grammar
- grammatic
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use grammatical to mean only 'correct,' but it can also simply mean 'related to grammar.'
- Do not confuse grammatical with ungrammatical, which means not following grammar rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does grammatical mean?
Grammatical usually means either 'relating to grammar' or 'correct according to grammar rules.' The more common everyday sense is the second one.
What is a synonym for grammatical?
For the 'correct according to grammar rules' sense, a good synonym is well-formed. For the 'relating to grammar' sense, grammatic can work, though it is rare.
What is the opposite of grammatical?
The main opposite is ungrammatical, meaning not in line with the rules of grammar.
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