adverb
- in a manner relating to or functioning as a preposition; by means of a preposition
Usage: grammar term; formal/technical
Examples
- The word 'in' functions prepositionally when it shows the relationship between a noun and other words in the sentence.
- Some adverbs can be used prepositionally to indicate location or direction.
- The phrase is structured prepositionally, with the preposition governing the object.
- In English, many words that are typically adverbs can also function prepositionally.
- The sentence was analyzed prepositionally to identify all the prepositions and their objects.