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Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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future perfect continuous

Language; Grammar

Tense used to show that something will be ongoing until a certain time in the future; formed with WILL HAVE BEEN + VERB-ing.

future simple

Language; Grammar

Tense used to describe something that hasn't happened yet such as a prediction or a sudden decision; formed with WILL + BASE VERB.

genitive case

Language; Grammar

Case expressing relationship between nouns (possession, origin, composition etc).

gerund

Language; Grammar

Noun form of a verb, formed with VERB-ing.

gradable adjective

Language; Grammar

Adjective that can vary in intensity or grade when paired with a grading adverb ; see also non-gradable adjective.

grading adverb

Language; Grammar

Adverb that can modify the intensity or grade of a gradable adjective.

imperative

Language; Grammar

Form of verb used when giving a command; formed with BASE VERB only.