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    expletive
    /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/

    noun

    adjective

    • 1. (of a word or phrase) serving to fill out a sentence or line of verse.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPLETIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    EXPLETIVE definition: 1. a word that is considered offensive: 2. used when an offensive word has been removed from a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › expletiveExpletive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. ex· ple· tive ˈek-splə-tiv. Synonyms of expletive. 1. a. : a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › expletiveEXPLETIVE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    noun. an exclamation or swearword; an oath or a sound expressing an emotional reaction rather than any particular meaning. any syllable, word, or phrase conveying no independent meaning, esp one inserted in a line of verse for the sake of the metre.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › expletiveExpletive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    An expletive is a swear word, a curse you let out when you are startled or mad. You probably already know a lot of expletives, but you don’t need to see them here, no way in heck.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXPLETIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. an oath or exclamation, esp. an obscenity. 2. a word, phrase, etc. not needed for the sense but used merely to fill out a sentence or metrical line, for grammar, rhythm, balance, etc. there in “there is nothing left” is an expletive. 3. Rare.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › expletive_adjexpletive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word expletive mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word expletive, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. expletive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. prosody (Middle English) grammar (Middle English) law (mid 1600s)

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishexpletive noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of expletive noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryEXPLETIVE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

    A complete guide to the word "EXPLETIVE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › expletiveExpletive - definition of expletive by The Free Dictionary

    1. an interjectory word or expression, frequently profane; an exclamatory oath. 2. a syllable, word, or phrase that serves to fill out a sentence, line of verse, etc., without conveying any meaning of its own, as the word it in It is raining. adj. 3. Also, ex′ple•to`ry. added merely to fill out a sentence or line, give emphasis, etc.

  11. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › expletiveexpletive - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 24, 2024 · expletive (plural expletives) A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath. Synonyms: swear word, oath. If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss. (linguistics) A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.