morphosyntactic category
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nounpl: morphosyntactic categories
categoria morfossintática
1. A grammatical property or feature that combines both morphological (word structure) and syntactic (sentence structure) characteristics to categorize linguistic elements
In linguistics, gender, number, and tense are common morphosyntactic categories that affect word formation and sentence construction.
Em linguística, gênero, número e tempo são categorias morfossintáticas comuns que afetam a formação de palavras e a construção de sentenças.
2. A classification system in grammar that accounts for both the internal structure of words and their functional role within sentences
The morphosyntactic category of aspect determines both the verb suffix used and how the verb functions temporally within the clause.
A categoria morfossintática de aspecto determina tanto o sufixo verbal usado quanto a função do verbo temporalmente dentro da cláusula.
This term is primarily used in academic and linguistic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It represents specialized terminology in linguistics and language studies, particularly relevant in universities and linguistic research institutions. The concept bridges morphology and syntax, reflecting modern linguistic approaches that recognize these domains are interconnected rather than entirely separate.
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