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grammarian

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One versed in grammar, or the construction of languages; a philologist.

One who writes on, or teaches, grammar.

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A prescriptive grammarian, on the other hand, would analyze the rules and conventions behind the statements made and determine which statement is correct according to those rules. Source: Internet

It is unknown whether this Proclus is the Neoplatonic philosopher, in which case the summary dates to the 5th century AD, or whether he is the lesser-known grammarian of the 2nd century AD. Source: Internet

Works by the grammarian Vacca and the poet Statius may support the claim that Lucan wrote insulting poems about Nero. Source: Internet

An example Andrews uses in his book is fewer than vs less than. citation A descriptive grammarian would state that both statements are correct, as long as the receiver of the message can understand the meaning behind the statement. Source: Internet

Heraclitus All.5 The hymn to Hermes, fr308(b), was quoted by Hephaestion (grammarian) Hephaestion Ench. Source: Internet

Jespersen, a renowned grammarian, discusses the use of infinitives as objects on pages 271-272. Source: Internet

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