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Meaning of word endocentric from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

endocentric adjective

Meaning : Fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents.

Example : When `three blind mice' serves as a noun it is an endocentric construction.

Not fulfilling the same grammatical role of any of its constituents.

When `until last Easter' serves as an adverb it is an exocentric construction.
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Having a single meaning (absence of ambiguity) usually of individual words or phrases.

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Of words. Having many meanings.

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Social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power.

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Indian statesman and leader with Gandhi in the struggle for home rule. Was the first prime minister of the Republic of India from 1947 to 1964 (1889-1964).

endocentric adjective

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