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Definition of grammar

grammar

/ˈɡɹæm.ɚ/
gram · mar
Adverb:grammatically
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Plural:grammars
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Adjective:grammatical
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• noun

1

The whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology.

Example

"Learning French grammar takes patience and consistent practice."

2

A person's knowledge and use of a language and its structural rules in speech or writing.

Example

"The editor praised the essay for its clear arguments and impeccable grammar."

3

A book or treatise describing the structural rules and usage of a particular language.

Example

"She consulted a historical Latin grammar to verify the verb conjugation."

4

The basic elements, fundamental principles, or underlying rules of an art, science, or field of study.

Example

"Early filmmakers quickly developed the visual grammar of cinema through editing and camera angles."

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grainless
grainy
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gramophone

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English from Old French gramaire, via Latin from Greek grammatikē (tekhnē) '(art) of letters', derived from gramma 'letter of the alphabet' and graphein 'to write'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grammar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grammar
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