What is a phrase?

Definition
	A phrase is a syntactic structure that consists of more than one word but lacks the subject-predicate organization of a clause.

Discussion

Allowance may be made on a theory-specific basis for single-word, minimal instances of phrases.

Example:

A noun as a minimal instance of a noun phrase.

Kinds
	Here are some kinds of phrases:
	What is an adpositional phrase? What is a noun phrase? What is a pronominal? What is a verb phrase?

Concept module: phrase
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): P
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