Definition
grammaticality
noun
- the quality or state of being grammatically correct; conformity to the rules of grammar
Usage: linguistics; formal
Examples
- The grammaticality of the sentence was questioned by the English teacher.
- Linguists debate the grammaticality of certain constructions in modern English.
- Native speakers often judge grammaticality intuitively without formal training.
- The grammaticality of 'whom' in casual speech has declined over time.
- Students must understand grammaticality to write clear, correct sentences.