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Constituent analysis
/kənstˈɪtjuːənt ɐnˈaləsˌɪs/
/kənstˈɪtʃuːənt ɐnˈæləsˌɪs/Constituent analysis
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análise de constituintes
a linguistic method used to identify and analyze the grammatical constituents or structural units within a sentence, revealing the hierarchical relationships between words and phrases to understand the underlying syntactic structure
What is "constituent analysis"?
Constituent analysis is a method used in linguistics to break down sentences into their smaller parts, known as constituents, which can be words or phrases. This approach examines how these constituents combine to form larger structures, helping to reveal the hierarchical organization of a sentence. By identifying the relationships between constituents, such as subjects, verbs, and objects, constituent analysis aids in understanding the grammatical functions of different elements within a sentence. This method is essential for analyzing syntax, as it provides insights into how meaning is constructed and how various components interact in language.
