SVO
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English
Etymology
Initialism of "subject-verb-object".
Adjective
SVO
- (linguistics) of a language, employing a system of syntax where the subject of a sentence precedes the verb, which is followed by the object.
- English is an SVO language.
Related Terms
- OVS
- OSV
- SOV
- VOS
- VSO
See Also
- absolutive
- accusative
- active
- ergative
- Fluid-S
- nominative
- Split-S
- Wikipedia article on Subject Verb Object