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grammar
/ˈɡræm.ər/
[/ˈɡræm.ər/]
the rules of a language
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Grammar is the set of rules that explains how words are used to form sentences. Good grammar makes writing clear and correct.
Example
The teacher corrected the grammar in my essay.
The teacher corrected the grammar in my essay.
Etymology
From Greek 'grammatikē' meaning the art of letters.
How & Where It’s Used
A core part of language lessons and writing assessment.