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rankshift [ˈræŋkˌʃɪft] (in systemic grammar) n (Linguistics / Grammar) a phenomenon in which a unit at one rank in the grammar has the function of a unit at a lower rank, as for example in the phrase the house on the corner, where the words on the corner shift down from the rank of group to the rank of word vb (Linguistics / Grammar) to shift or be shifted from one linguistic rank to another How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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