Synonyms for copula
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Noun
1. Linking verb — A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement…
Definitions
- n. 1
A word, usually a verb, used to link the subject of a sentence with a predicate (usually a subject complement or an adverbial), that unites or associates the subject with the predicate.
Related words
- Word family
- copulate copulation copulative
Forms
- Plural
- copulas → copulatives…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| copula | rising | |
| copulative | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- copulative