in copula
The phrase "in copula" is used in both biological and grammatical contexts to describe states of connection or linkage.
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Definition
C1Zoology
(technical)During the act of mating or physical union.
Example
- The two insects were observed in copula under the microscope.
C1Grammar
(technical)Describing a verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.
Example
- In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' the verb 'is' functions in copula.
Similar
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