exocentric construction


Pronunciation key

( ĕk′sō-sĕn′trik )

ex•o•cen•tric construction

Ling.

  1. Contruction of grammar which as a unit does not function in an identical manner as any of of its immediate parts. Examples are as follows,
    • in the pool
    • for him
    • David played
    Contrast with endocentric construction.

References

  • The American College Dictionary (Random House) ©1949

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