phrasal

adjective phras·al \ˈfrā-zəl\

grammar : of, relating to, or consisting of a phrase or phrases

Full Definition of PHRASAL

: of, relating to, or consisting of a phrase <phrasal prepositions>

— phras·al·ly \-zə-lē\ adverb

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1871

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