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Ling.(in transformational-generative grammar) the underlying semantic or syntactic representation of a sentence, from which the surface structure may be derived. Cf. surface structure.[1960-65, Amer.]
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deep structure — ☆ deep structure n. in transformational grammar, the abstract syntactic pattern underlying the construction in the surface structure of a sentence … English World dictionary
Deep structure — In linguistics, specifically in the study of syntax in the tradition of generative grammar (also known as transformational grammar), the deep structure of a linguistic expression is a theoretical construct that seeks to unify several related… … Wikipedia
deep structure — noun : a formal representation of the underlying semantic content of a sentence ; also : the structure which such a representation specifies * * * ˈdeep structure 7 [deep structure] (also ˈD structure … Useful english dictionary
deep structure — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms deep structure : singular deep structure plural deep structures linguistics the logical relationships on which the different parts of a phrase or sentence are based See: surface structure … English dictionary
deep structure — deep′ struc′ture n. cvb ling. (in transformational grammar) the underlying semantic or syntactic representation of a sentence from which the surface structure may be derived Compare surface structure • Etymology: 1960 … From formal English to slang
deep structure — /ˈdip strʌktʃə/ (say deep strukchuh) noun 1. (in transformational grammar) the grammatical relationships inherent in the elements of a phrase or sentence though not immediately apparent from the surface structure. 2. the real nature of a problem… …
deep structure — noun Date: 1964 a formal representation of the underlying semantic content of a sentence; also the structure which such a representation specifies … New Collegiate Dictionary
deep structure — noun (in transformational grammar) the underlying logical relationships of the elements of a phrase or sentence. Contrasted with surface structure … English new terms dictionary
deep — deepness, n. /deep/, adj. deeper, deepest, n., adv., deeper, deepest. adj. 1. extending far down from the top or surface: a deep well; a deep valley. 2. extending far in or back from the front or from an edge, surface, opening, etc., considered… … Universalium
deep — 1. adjective /diːp/ a) Having its bottom far down. That is a deep thought! b) Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious … Wiktionary
