Definition of X-bar

1. Noun. (grammar X-bar theory) A phrase, or, equivalently, a node in a syntax tree, which consists either of: (1) an adjunct and another X-bar phrase, (2) a head, X, and an optional complement, or (3) a conjunction sandwiched between two other X-bars. The X is a "pro-letter" which can be substituted by letters such as N for noun, V for verb, P for preposition, I for inflectional, etc. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of X-bar

Wyrd
Wystan Hugh Auden
Wyszynski
Wytensin
X
X's
X's and O's
X-Acto
X-OR circuit
X-Phile
X-Philes
X-Pro aminopeptidase
X-SAMPA
X-SCID
X-Verse
X-bar (current term)
X-bar theory
X-box
X-boxes
X-chair
X-chairs
X-chromosome
X-chromosomes
X-country
X-esotropia
X-exotropia
X-factor
X-gal
X-junction

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