(grammar) A phrase that functions syntactically as a conjunction.

(grammar) A phrase that functions syntactically as an interjection.

(grammar) A phrase that functions syntactically as a pronoun.

plural of stop-phrase

plural of inflectional phrase

(grammar, X-bar theory) A functional phrase that contains inflectional properties, such as tense and agreement, and whereby the sentence can be treated consisting of a head, complement and specifier.

(music) Musical device with a syncopated effect, usually when groups of three quavers cut across the beat.

plural of cross-phrasing

A book containing common phrases in two or more languages, used to learn a foreign language.

Study of set or fixed expressions. / The style in which words and phrases are used in writing or speech. / A group of specialized words and expressions used by a particular group.