grammar-bound
|gram-mar-bound|
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/ˈɡræmər baʊnd/
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/ˈɡræmə baʊnd/
restricted by grammar
Etymology
'grammar-bound' originates from the combination of 'grammar' and the suffix '-bound', where 'grammar' refers to the set of rules governing the structure of sentences, and '-bound' implies being restricted or confined by something.
'Grammar-bound' combines the English word 'grammar' with the suffix '-bound', which has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote being confined or restricted by something.
Initially, it meant 'confined by grammar rules', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
strictly adhering to the rules of grammar, often to the point of being overly concerned with grammatical correctness.
The editor was so grammar-bound that he spent hours correcting minor errors.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 09:41