clausal

clause

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klawz]
- /klɔz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klawz]
- /klɔz/

Definitions of clausal word

adjective clausal of or constituting a clause 3
noun clausal Grammar. a syntactic construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence. 1
noun clausal a distinct article or provision in a contract, treaty, will, or other formal or legal written document. 1
noun clausal Of, pertaining to, or constructed using clauses. 1

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Origin of clausal

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English claus(e) (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin clausa, back formation from Latin clausula clausula

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Clausal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Clausal

clausal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

clausal usage trend in Literature

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