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Phrasal vs Idiomatic - What's the difference?

phrasal | idiomatic |

As adjectives the difference between phrasal and idiomatic

is that phrasal is referring to, or used in the manner of, a phrase while idiomatic is pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language.

phrasal

English

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Referring to, or used in the manner of, a phrase.
  • (grammar) consisting of multiple
  • phrasal preposition

    Derived terms

    * phrasal adjective * phrasal adverb * phrasal noun * phrasal verb

    idiomatic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * idiomatick (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language.
  • Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.
  • Using many idioms.
  • (music) Parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.
  • Antonyms

    * unidiomatic

    References

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