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- EXPLETIVE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
especially : a word (such as it in "make it clear which you prefer") that occupies the position of the subject or object of a verb in normal English word order and anticipates a subsequent word or phrase that supplies the needed meaningful content Noun Angry expletives filled the air
- Expletive (linguistics) - Wikipedia
The basic meaning of the clause is made explicit after the verb Common forms of construction for sentences that contain a syntactic expletive begin with "it is", "here is", or "there is" The expletive serves as the grammatical subject of the independent clause that it begins
- EXPLETIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
ˈek·splə·t̬ɪv Add to word list a rude or offensive word used to express anger, pain, annoyance, etc (Definition of expletive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
- Expletive - Examples and Definition of Expletive
An expletive word acts as an operator that allows writers to manipulate their sentences in many ways We see its usage in novels, poetry, prose, journalism, advertisement, and many other forms of communication
- EXPLETIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
An expletive is a rude word or expression such as 'Damn!' which you say when you are annoyed, excited, or in pain
- expletive noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and . . .
Definition of expletive noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a word, especially a rude word, that you use when you are angry, or in pain synonym swear word He dropped the book on his foot and muttered several expletives under his breath
- Expletive - definition of expletive by The Free Dictionary
Define expletive expletive synonyms, expletive pronunciation, expletive translation, English dictionary definition of expletive n 1 An exclamation or oath, especially one that is profane, vulgar, or obscene 2 a A word or phrase that does not contribute any meaning but is added
- Expletives in English Grammar | LanGeek
In grammar, an expletive is a word or phrase that is used to fill a syntactic slot without adding any extra meaning to the sentence Expletives are commonly used in English to add emphasis or to create sentence balance, but they do not contribute to the overall meaning of the sentence
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