mot sens

Definitions of mot sens
  1. noun
    a word to which an independent meaning can be assigned
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    nom
    a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
    verbe
    a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence
    nom propre
    a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized
    nom commun
    a noun that denotes any or all members of a class
    copule
    an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence
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    mot
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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