Function word and Preposition

Function word noun - A word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning.

Preposition and function word are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Preposition" with "Function word", this terms are similar.

Preposition noun - A function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word.

Function word and preposition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function word" instead a noun "Preposition".

Nearby Words: prepositional, prepositive