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constructionally

constructionally

7.9
In a way that has to do with grammar and sentence structure
  • adverb
  • /kənˈstrʌkʃənəli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : constructivamente
  • The paragraph is constructionally sound, with each sentence following proper grammatical rules.

Examples

  • In linguistics, we often analyze texts constructionally.

  • The essay was constructionally weak, lacking clear sentence structure and organization.

  • Some languages are constructionally different, making translation more challenging.

  • The sentence was structured constructionally to emphasize the main idea.

  • The paragraph is constructionally sound, with each sentence following proper grammatical rules.

  • In linguistics, we often analyze texts constructionally to understand their grammatical structures.

  • The essay was constructionally weak, lacking clear sentence structure and organization.

Synonyms

structurally
vsconstructionally
21 5.0

In a way that changes the parts that hold something together

focuses specifically on grammatical structure of words, phrases, and sentences
syntactically
vsconstructionally
  • Specialized
1 7.5

In a way that follows the normal order of words in a sentence

is about the structural makeup of words and phrases rather than rule conformity

Surface Forms

constructionally positive

Morphology

constructionally = constructional (transparent) = construct + ion + al + ly

The meaning is clearly derived from the adjective 'constructional' to form an adverb.

Etymology

Constructionally comes from construct and construction, from a Latin word meaning 'to build', so it means 'in the way something is built'. A helpful image is to see a sentence as a small building: when something is constructionally correct, we mean its sentence 'building' or structure is right.