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BE /dɪˈtɜːmɪnə/, AE / dəˈtɜrmənər/ | BE /dɪˈtɜːmɪnə/, AE / dəˈtɜrmənər/ | ||
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A word that occurs before a noun to express number, quantity, or (in)definiteness (e.g. ''a, the, some, all''). | A word that occurs before a noun to express number, quantity, or (in)definiteness (e.g. ''a, the, some, all''). | ||
= Examples = | == Examples == | ||
* '''The''' girl is a student. | * '''The''' girl is a student. | ||
* '''Both''' windows were open. | * '''Both''' windows were open. | ||
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* I only had '''thirteen''' drinks. | * I only had '''thirteen''' drinks. | ||
= References = | == References == | ||
Kreisler, Charles. 1999. ''Introducting English Semantics.'' London: Routledge. | Kreisler, Charles. 1999. ''Introducting English Semantics.'' London: Routledge. | ||
= Related Terms = | == Related Terms == | ||
* [[Glossary:Quantifiers | Quantifier]] | * [[Glossary:Quantifiers | Quantifier]] | ||
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Determiner
BE /dɪˈtɜːmɪnə/, AE / dəˈtɜrmənər/
Definition
A word that occurs before a noun to express number, quantity, or (in)definiteness (e.g. a, the, some, all).
Examples
- The girl is a student.
- Both windows were open.
- Some folks get all the luck.
- I only had thirteen drinks.
References
Kreisler, Charles. 1999. Introducting English Semantics. London: Routledge.
Related Terms
Back to the Basic Glossary