phrasal

English

Examples ((grammar) consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech)
phrasal adjectives: man-eating; over-the-top; multi-dimensional phrasal noun: make-up phrasal verbs: bog down; throw up; look down upon

phrase +‎ -al

phrasal (comparative more phrasal, superlative most phrasal)

Referring to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.
(grammar) Consisting of multiple words, but behaving as a single part of speech.
phrasal preposition

being a phrase

referring to a phrase

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