cop·u·la (k p y -l)n. 1. A verb, such as a form of be or seem, that identifies the predicate of a sentence with the subject. Also called linking verb. 2. Logic The word or set of words that serves as a link between the subject and predicate of a proposition. [Latin c  pula, link.]cop u·lar (-lr) adj. |
copula [ˈkɒpjʊlə]
n pl -las, -lae [-ˌliː]
1. (Linguistics / Grammar) a verb, such as be, seem, or taste, that is used merely to identify or link the subject with the complement of a sentence. Copulas may serve to link nouns (or pronouns), as in he became king, nouns (or pronouns) and adjectival complements, as in sugar tastes sweet, or nouns (or pronouns) and adverbial complements, as in John is in jail
2. anything that serves as a link
3. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic the often unexpressed link between the subject and predicate terms of a categorial proposition, as are in all men are mortal
[from Latin: bond, connection, from co- together + apere to fasten]
copular adj
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| Noun | 1. | copula - an equating verb (such as `be' or `become') that links the subject with the complement of a sentence verb - a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence |
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