Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does verbless mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word verbless? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (linguistics) Without a verb.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Examples
There are two verbless clauses, four embedded headless relative clauses, thirty complex verb phrases and fourteen nominals incorporated into the verb phrase.
Eight of these serial constructions are repetitions of a headless relative clause whose subject is stated in the preceding verbless clause.
On Tuesday the prime minister employed 107 verbless sentences, a record to cherish.
It is notable for verbless sentences, and promises which sound good while avoiding precision.
The first group were set tasks including re-writing punctuation in sentences to change the meaning, or using one word or verbless sentences in poetry.
Such a block of Greek would bring even a German sentence down with a crash to a verbless conclusion.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
8-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024