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- [kop-yuh-luh]
- /ˈkɒp yə lə/
- /ˈkɒp.jʊ.lə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kop-yuh-luh]
- /ˈkɒp yə lə/
Definitions of copula word
- countable noun copula A copula is the same as a linking verb. 3
- noun copula a verb, such as be, seem, or taste, that is used merely to identify or link the subject with the complement of a sentence. Copulas may serve to link nouns (or pronouns), as in he became king, nouns (or pronouns) and adjectival complements, as in sugar tastes sweet, or nouns (or pronouns) and adverbial complements, as in John is in jail 3
- noun copula anything that serves as a link 3
- noun copula the often unexpressed link between the subject and predicate terms of a categorial proposition, as are in all men are mortal 3
- noun copula something that connects or links together 3
- noun copula linking verb 3
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Origin of copula
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin cōpula, equivalent to co- co- + ap- fasten (see apt) + -ula -ule
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Parts of speech for Copula
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
copula popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for copula
noun copula
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- tape — a long, narrow strip of linen, cotton, or the like, used for tying garments, binding seams or carpets, etc.
- ring — a male given name.
- chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
- hoop — a circular band or ring of metal, wood, or other stiff material.
Antonyms for copula
noun copula
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- divorce — a divorced man.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
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