Noun

A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.

(uncountable, linguistics) The study of the internal structure of words (morphology) and the use of words in the construction of phrases and sentences (syntax).

A book describing the rules of grammar of a language.

(computing theory) A formal system specifying the syntax of a language.

* 2006 , Patrick Blackburn · Johan Bos · Kristina Striegnitz, Learn Prolog Now! , §8.2

Because real lexicons are big and complex, from a software engineering perspective it is best to write simple grammars that have a simple, well-defined way, of pulling out the information they need from vast lexicons. That is, grammars should be thought of as separate entities which can access the information contained in lexicons. We can then use specialised mechanisms for efficiently storing the lexicon and retrieving data from it.

(computing theory) A formal system defining a formal language

The basic rules or principles of a field of knowledge or a particular skill.

* 2011 , (Javier Solana) and (Daniel Innerarity), Project Syndicate, The New Grammar of Power :

We must learn a new grammar of power in a world that is made up more of the common good – or the common bad – than of self-interest or national interest.

(British, archaic) A textbook.

a grammar of geography

(UK) A grammar school.

* 2012, Graeme Paton, A green light for more grammars ?'' (in ''The Daily Telegraph , 11 January 2012)

Noun

(wikipedia speech)

(label) The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.

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(label) A session of speaking; a long oral message given publicly usually by one person.

* (Jonathan Swift) (1667–1745)

The constant design of these orators, in all their speeches , was to drive some one particular point.

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A style of speaking.

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A dialect or language.

* Bible, (w) iii. 6

people of a strange speech

Talk; mention; rumour.

* (William Shakespeare) (1564-1616)

The dukedid of me demand / What was the speech among the Londoners / Concerning the French journey.