word class

noun

, Grammar.

1. a group of words all of which are members of the same form class or part of speech.

word class

noun

1. See part of speech
   linguistics a form class in which the members are words See part of speech

Word History and Origins

Origin of word class¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Then comes the chance to form a bird class, or a bird party, if the word class seems too formidable.

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The word class has been used, but perhaps improperly, for classification is almost impossible.

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When I'm in the twenty-cents-a-word class I'll write once a month, and spend the rest of my time travelling.'

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I have not used the word class-conscious, because it is more than the consciousness of an economic group.

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Around this draw a larger circle in which you write the word class.

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