Copula

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpələ/

Copula (noun)

  1. A verb that connects the subject to more information, like 'is' in 'She is happy.'
  2. A term in music theory for a connection or link between notes or chords.

Examples

  • The word 'is' acts as a copula in the sentence.
  • In 'She seems happy', 'seems' is the copula.

Common collocations: act as a copula, serve as a copula, function as a copula, musical copula, create a copula

Synonyms of Copula

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Copula

  • when referring to breaking a link