Term: preposition: a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: dilation: a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: red spruce: medium-sized spruce of eastern North America; chief lumber spruce of the area; source of pulpwood
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: ismaili: an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: sword cane: a cane concealing a sword or dagger
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: host: a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: table-tennis racquet: paddle used to play table tennis
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: scarlet runner: hairy trailing or prostrate western Australian vine with bright scarlet-pink flowers
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: eponymy: the derivation of a general name from that of a famous person
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: viticulture: the cultivation of grapes and grape vines; grape growing
Broader: function word: a word that is uninflected and serves a grammatical function but has little identifiable meaning | Unrelated: penetration bomb: a bomb with about 30% explosive and a casing designed to penetrate hardened targets before the explosive detonates