: a formal representation of the underlying semantic content of a sentence
also: the structure which such a representation specifies
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebHidden agents lie in the deep structure of the system. Jay Steven Levin, Forbes, 8 Aug. 2022 Gavarini Chiniera and Ginestra Casa Maté before turning over winemaking duties to his son Gianluca; both wines display the rich tannins and deep structure that this commune is known for. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 25 July 2022 With the exception of inside linebacker, and possibly cornerback, the two-deep structure has snapped together cleanly during lopsided victories over Akron and Rutgers. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 7 Oct. 2021 But none of those applications get to the deep structure of biology—likely a beacon of future creativity. Frank Wilczek, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2021 Safran describes the show’s deep structure as a comedy of manners.New York Times, 7 July 2021 How can diversity and inclusion become an enterprise that extends past token gestures into the deep structure of the institution?New York Times, 21 May 2021 Most jerkbaits are made to work in 3 to 6 feet of water while using fairly light line (typically 8 to 12 pound test), but sometimes the fish are holding on deeper structure or cover. Pete Robbins, Field & Stream, 3 Mar. 2020 Yet in its deep structure, the show is about her own dignity and the difficulty of being both a discerning mind and a desiring body. Ben Brantley, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2019 See More