function word

noun

: a word (such as a preposition, auxiliary verb, or conjunction) that expresses primarily a grammatical relationship

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of function word was in 1927

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“Function word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/function%20word. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

function word

noun
: a word (as a preposition, helping verb, or conjunction) expressing primarily grammatical relationship
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