word class

American  

noun

Grammar.

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

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word class British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of word class

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“The word class defined him. In my view, there will never be another with such multiple talents.”

From Washington Times

It has been difficult for him to learn how to speak the language and understand its word classes, like nouns and pronouns.

From Washington Times

It would be more logical to reverse the proposition, and turn it into a definition of the word class: "A class is the indefinite multitude of individuals denoted by a general name."

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg