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Meaning of X-bar theory | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A theory that posits a common syntactic structure for different lexical categories. Each phrase (XP) is the projection of a head (X) and may optionally include a specifier (sister of X-bar, daughter of XP), adjuncts (sister and daughter of X-bar) and complements (sister of X, daughter of X-bar).

uncountable

Equivalents

Français théorie X-barre
Русский X-штрих-теория

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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