grammar

/ˈɡræmər/
noun
  1. The set of rules that govern how words are used and combined to form sentences in a language.
    • Learning English grammar can be challenging for beginners.
    • The teacher explained the grammar of conditional sentences.
    • Her grammar is excellent because she reads a lot.
  2. A book or document that describes the rules of a language.
    • He studied from a grammar written in the 19th century.
    • I bought a new grammar for my Spanish class.
    • This old grammar has detailed explanations of verb tenses.
  3. The basic principles or rules of a field or system.
    • Understanding the grammar of music helps you compose better.
    • The grammar of film editing involves timing and sequencing.
    • She learned the grammar of chess before playing her first game.
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