What is an example of periphrasis in grammar?
An example of periphrasis in grammar is forming the comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives by using periphrastic forms with “more + adjective” or “most + adjective,” instead of adding suffixes (like “-er” or “-est”).
Inflected form | Periphrastic equivalent | Inflected form | Periphrastic equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
quicker | more quick | quickest | most quick |
stronger | more strong | strongest | most strong |
simple | more simple | simplest | most simple |