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function word vs closed-class word

closed-class word vs function word

function word and closed-class word both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
function word Yes No No No
closed-class word Yes No No No
As nouns, function word and closed-class word are synonyms defined as:
  • function word and closed-class word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
function word (noun) closed-class word (noun)
a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning
Difference between function word and closed-class word

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