Definition

Relating to the way words are often used together in a language.

Example

In English, certain adjectives are collocational with specific nouns, like 'strong coffee' instead of 'powerful coffee'.

Conversation

I've been studying some collocational phrases in English lately.

Oh really? How's that going for you?

It's interesting to see how words fit together in a natural way.

Absolutely! It really helps with sounding more fluent.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Collocational → It is formed from "col-" (meaning together) and "locare" (meaning to place). The word refers to the way words are placed together in language, indicating their natural combination or arrangement.

Memory Tip

Think of words being 'placed together' ('locare') in a natural way ('col-') — that's what collocational means.

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