phrasal noun

noun

A noun consisting of a verb followed by a particle or preposition; the substantive counterpart of a phrasal verb (in grammar schemas that use that concept), conveying gerundive meaning.

“"Break-in" is the phrasal noun from "break in"”

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Meanings

nounphrasal noun (plural phrasal nouns)

plural phrasal nouns

  1. grammarA noun consisting of a verb followed by a particle or preposition; the substantive counterpart of a phrasal verb (in grammar schemas that use that concept), conveying gerundive meaning.

    "Break-in" is the phrasal noun from "break in"

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phrasal noun. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phrasal%20noun

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Chicago

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