Definition

Relating to the rules and structure of a language, especially in terms of how words are combined to form sentences correctly.

Example

The teacher explained the grammatical rules of the English language to the students.

Conversation

I have a question about this sentence; is it grammatical?

Let me see... Yes, it looks perfectly fine to me.

I always worry about making grammatical mistakes when I write.

Don't stress too much; everyone makes errors sometimes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grammatical → It is formed from "gramma" (from Greek "γράμμα", meaning letter or something written) and "-ical" (meaning pertaining to). The word "grammatical" refers to something that pertains to letters or the rules of writing and language.

Memory Tip

Think of 'letters' ('gramma') and remember that 'grammatical' means related to the rules of language and writing.

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