Definition
copular
adjective
- of, relating to, or functioning as a copula (a linking verb that connects a subject to a subject complement)
Usage: grammar term; technical
Examples
- In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' the verb 'is' is a copular verb.
- The copular construction connects the subject directly to its complement.
- Common copular verbs in English include 'be,' 'seem,' and 'appear.'
- Linguists study copular structures across different languages.
- The copular function of 'become' links the subject to a new state.