copular
|cop/u/lar|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈkɑː.pjʊ.lər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒ.pjʊ.lə/
linking verb
Etymology
Etymology Information
'copular' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'copula,' where 'copula' meant 'a bond or connection.'
Historical Evolution
'copula' transformed into the English word 'copular' to describe verbs that function as a link between subject and predicate.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a bond or connection,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a copula.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or being a copula, which is a word used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate.
In the sentence 'She is happy,' 'is' is a copular verb.
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Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/26 17:21