Gramatikal
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
AdjectiveAdjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
The quality of conforming to the rules of grammar or following established linguistic standards within a specific language system. It signifies that a sentence construction or linguistic unit fulfills logical, syntactic, and morphological requirements to be considered formally correct.
Synonyms & Variants
baku
Often used as an equivalent for language that is correct by rules.
benar
In accordance with the rules or laws applicable in the context of daily conversation.
normatif
In accordance with the norms or rules applicable within a linguistic system.
pakem
A loanword from Javanese referring to a fixed standard or established rule.
tata bahasa
The system or rules governing the formation of words and sentences.
sesuai kaidah
Common phrase used to explain the meaning of grammatical.
sistematis
Refers to structural regularity in general.
nyastra
A more descriptive term in creative writing contexts.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term was absorbed from the Dutch grammaticaal, rooted in Latin grammatica and Ancient Greek grammatikos. Historically, the term marks the transition from oral traditions to formal literacy where written rules became the standard for correctness. In a social context, using the word gramatikal often carries a prescriptive weight. It is employed by academics or editors to validate the legitimacy of a text. Choosing this word over “linguistically correct” signals intellectual authority and strict adherence to standardized structural systems.
Real-world Usage
Kalimat ini sudah sangat gramatikal sehingga mudah dipahami pembaca.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.