sentence — a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsentəns/
Example Sentences
- Please write your answer in complete sentences.
- My teacher said my sentence was too long, just like my actual prison sentence.
- The criminal was sentenced to ten years in prison.
sentence
NOUN[/ˈsentəns/]
a set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate
A judge at a grand, multi-tiered bench pronounces a long sentence upon a discouraged defendant in a packed courtroom.
Judge ant sentences guilty ants to prison
"A sentence seals your consequence — one word from the judge, and life makes sense."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sententia' meaning 'opinion' or 'judgment,' derived from 'sentire' meaning 'to feel' or 'to think.' The word evolved to refer to a judgment or pronouncement, and later to a grammatical unit expressing a complete thought.
Breakdown
sent- (from Latin sentire, to feel/think) + -ence (noun suffix indicating a state or quality) = sentence (a complete expression of thought or judgment)
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📝Examples
“Please write your answer in complete sentences.”
“My teacher said my sentence was too long, just like my actual prison sentence.”
“The criminal was sentenced to ten years in prison.”
“I can't finish this sentence because...”
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