Grammar. Of a clause, construction, case, etc.: not syntactically dependent on another part of the sentence. Of a word: used without a (customary)…

Of a grammatical relationship: direct; indicated by inflectional agreement.

Grammar. Designating a linguistic form, esp. a subordinate clause, occurring as a constituent of a larger structure; of or relating to such a form…

Of compounds or constructions: having a different grammatical function from that of the constituent parts (see quots.). Opposed to endocentric, adj.

Linguistics. Of, relating to, or designating a pattern of syntax in which the constituent words appear in series. Of a word: forming part of such…