Phrase structure grammar: Phrase structure grammar (PSG) is a type of syntactic theory that describes the hierarchical structure of sentences. It uses a set of rules to specify how words can be combined to form phrases, and how phrases can be combined to form clauses and sentences. See also Grammar, Categorial Grammar, Transformational Grammar, Syntax._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |