Grammatical
/ɡrəˈmæt.ɪ.kəl/noun
Relating to the rules and structure of a language.
Did you know?The word 'grammar' comes from the Greek 'grammatike', which was associated with the study of letters and, by extension, the mystical power of language in ancient texts.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
γραμματική (grammatikē)
“The art of letters, or the study of writing and language.”
Latin
Latin
grammatica
“The study of language and its structure.”
Old French
Old French
gramatique
“The science of language, including its rules and structure.”
Middle English
Middle English
gramatik
“The study of the principles of language.”
Modern English
English
grammatical
“Pertaining to the rules of grammar.”
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