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copula

Syllabification: (cop·u·la)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäpyələ/

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Definition of copula

noun

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  • a connecting word, in particular a form of the verb be connecting a subject and complement.

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copular

Pronunciation: /ˈkäpyələr/

adjective

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin, 'connection, linking of words', from co- 'together' + apere 'fasten'

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