Copula

/ˈkɑpjələ/ noun

Definition

A verb like 'is,' 'am,' 'are,' or 'become' that links the subject of a sentence to a predicate noun or adjective, without showing an action.

Etymology

From Latin 'copula' (a bond, tie, or link), referring to how these verbs connect the subject to its description.

Kelly Says

Copulas are linguistically fascinating because they're almost invisible—we barely notice them, but they're essential to how humans express identity and state of being; without them, we couldn't say 'I am happy.'

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