Definition of Closed-class word

1. Noun. A word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning.

Exact synonyms: Function Word
Generic synonyms: Word
Specialized synonyms: Determinative, Determiner, Preposition, Pronoun, Conjunction, Conjunctive, Connective, Continuative, Particle
Terms within: Grammatical Meaning

Lexicographical Neighbors of Closed-class Word

close-grained
close-hauled
close-knit
close-minded
close-order drill
close-packed
close-set(a)
closeable
closed
closed(a)
closed-angle glaucoma
closed-captioned
closed-chain
closed-circuit
closed-circuit television
closed-class word (current term)
closed-door
closed-end fund
closed-end investment company
closed-heart surgery
closed-loop obstruction
closed-loop system
closed-minded
closed-ring
closedown
closedowns
closed anaesthesia
closed bite
closed book
closed chain

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