exocentric


Pronunciation key

( ek′sō-sen′trik )

ex•o•cen•tric

adj. Ling.

  1. This denotes a syntactic construction which as a unit functions differently from any of its component parts. Such an example is, Mary works hard.

Compare to endocentric.

References

  • Funk and Wagnalls Standard Dictionary, Comprehensive International Edition ©1976

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