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word class
noun
, Grammar.
- a group of words all of which are members of the same form class or part of speech.
word class
noun
- linguistics a form class in which the members are words See part of speech
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Word History and Origins
Origin of word class1
First recorded in 1920–25
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Example Sentences
“The word class defined him. In my view, there will never be another with such multiple talents.”
From Washington Times
It has been difficult for him to learn how to speak the language and understand its word classes, like nouns and pronouns.
From Washington Times
It would be more logical to reverse the proposition, and turn it into a definition of the word class: "A class is the indefinite multitude of individuals denoted by a general name."
From Project Gutenberg
The word class has been used, but perhaps improperly, for classification is almost impossible.
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Around this draw a larger circle in which you write the word class.
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