Words Like EXPLETIVE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to EXPLETIVE.
8 Alternative Words Similar to expletive
10 definitions of expletive
1
Filling up; hence, added merely for the purpose of filling up; superfluous.
2
A word, letter, or syllable not necessary to the sense, but inserted to fill a vacancy; an oath.
3
a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line
4
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
5
An exclamation or oath, especially one that is profane, vulgar, or obscene.
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A word or phrase that does not contribute any meaning but is added only to fill out a sentence or a metrical line.
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Linguistics A word or other grammatical element that has no meaning but is needed to fill a syntactic position, such as the words it and there in the sentences It's raining and There are many books on the table.
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Added or inserted in order to fill out something, such as a sentence or a metrical line.
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Serving to fill up; added to fill a vacancy, or for factitious emphasis: specifically used of words. See II., 2.
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Something used to fill up; something not necessary but used for embellishment.