Definitie & Betekenis van "compound determiner"

What is a "compound determiner"?

A compound determiner is a phrase made up of two or more words that functions as a single determiner to provide information about a noun. These compound determiners combine elements that can indicate quantity, specificity, or other characteristics. Common examples include "both of," "neither of," "some of," and "a lot of." For instance, in the phrase "both of the options," the compound determiner "both of" specifies that two specific options are being referred to. Compound determiners help clarify relationships and provide more detailed descriptions of nouns, enhancing communication by offering precise information about what is being discussed.