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(käp′yo̵̅o̅ lə, -yə-)

noun pl. copulas

something that connects or links together; specif.,

Gram. linking verb
Logic the connecting link between the subject and predicate of a proposition

Origin: L, a band, link (earlier *co-apula) < co-, together + apere, to join: see apt

Related Forms:

copular adjective

See copula in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A verb, such as a form of be or seem, that identifies the predicate of a sentence with the subject. Also called linking verb.
Logic The word or set of words that serves as a link between the subject and predicate of a proposition.

Origin:

Origin: Latin cōpula, link

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Related Forms:

copˈu·lar (-lər) adjective

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