Np

Pronunciation: /ɛn.pi/

Definitions of NP

noun NP is an abbreviation for 'noun phrase', which is a group of words that function as a noun in a sentence.

Example Sentences

A1 NP stands for 'noun phrase' in English grammar.

A2 She bought a new NP for her camera.

B1 The teacher explained the concept of NP to the students.

B2 The NP in the sentence can be replaced with a pronoun.

C1 The linguist analyzed the NP structure in the text.

C2 The author used complex NPs to enhance the readability of the text.

Examples of NP in a Sentence

formal The NP (noun phrase) in this sentence is quite complex.

informal I couldn't understand the NP (noun phrase) in that text.

slang The NP (noun phrase) in the message was so confusing!

figurative Her NP (noun phrase) was like a puzzle that needed solving.

Grammatical Forms of NP

• past tense: NPed
• plural: NPs
• comparative: more NP
• superlative: most NP
• present tense: NP
• future tense: will NP
• perfect tense: have NPed
• continuous tense: is NPing
• singular: NP
• positive degree: NP
• infinitive: to NP
• gerund: NPing
• participle: NPed

Origin and Evolution of NP

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The abbreviation 'NP' originated as a shortened form of the Latin phrase 'non plus' meaning 'not more'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'NP' has evolved to commonly represent 'no problem' or 'not a problem' in modern English usage.