Definition: A type of word that comes from a verb and can act like an adjective or be used with auxiliary verbs to show tense or voice.

Example: The word 'baked' in 'The cookies are baked' is a participle.

Definition: The item or syllable that comes just before the last one in a sequence.

Example: In the word 'banana', the penult is 'na'.

Definition: The second to last syllable in a word or the second to last item in a series.

Example: In the word 'banana', the penultima is 'na'.

Definition: Relating to or consisting of a group of words that work together as a single unit in a sentence.

Example: In English, a phrasal verb combines a verb with a preposition or adverb to create a new meaning.

Definition: In a way that relates to phrases or expressions, often used to describe how something is done in a specific context.

Example: The teacher explained the concept phrasally to help the students understand better.

Definition: To express something in a particular way using words, especially in music or reading.

Example: The musician learned how to phrase the melody beautifully.

Definition: A group of words that work together to convey a specific meaning or idea.

Example: She used a beautiful phrase in her poem that captured the essence of love.

Definition: To express something in words or to arrange words in a particular way.

Example: She phrased her thoughts carefully before speaking.

Definition: Relating to a form of language that indicates more than one of something.

Example: In English, the plural form of 'cat' is 'cats'.

Definition: A form of a word that indicates more than one person, animal, thing, or concept.

Example: In English, the plural of 'cat' is 'cats'.

Definition: To be directed or aimed at a specific location or direction.

Example: The dog began to point at the hidden bird in the bushes.

Definition: A specific location, mark, or moment in time or space; it can also refer to a particular idea or argument in a discussion.

Example: She made an important point during the meeting that everyone agreed with.

Definition: To direct attention to something or to indicate a specific direction or target.

Example: She pointed to the map to show us where to go.

Definition: The action of directing attention to something by extending a finger or hand towards it.

Example: His pointing at the map helped us find the location we were looking for.

Definition: To direct someone's attention to something by extending a finger or an object towards it.

Example: She is pointing at the map to show us the location.

Definition: A word that has more than one syllable, typically more than three.

Example: The word 'unbelievable' is a polysyllable because it has five syllables.