Colligation

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˈɛɫˈɫaɪɡeɪʃən/

Colligation (noun)

  1. A grammar pattern where a word tends to appear with certain kinds of words or sentence structures.
  2. The way a word is linked to a particular grammatical structure, not just to specific words.

Examples

  • The teacher explained the grammar pattern using colligation.
  • Colligation helps learners notice a grammar pattern in sentences.