Biverbal

/baɪˈvɜrbəl/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to a linguistic structure containing two verbs.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-' (two) + 'verbalis' (relating to verbs). The adjectival form of 'biverb' used in grammatical analysis.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'make happen' demonstrates how English smoothly merges verbs—linguists call this biverbal grammar, and it's one reason why English can express complex ideas so fluidly.

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