Fronting: meaning, definitions and examples

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fronting

 

[ frสŒntษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

grammar terms

Fronting is a linguistic phenomenon where a part of a sentence is moved to the front position for emphasis or focus. This can change the usual order of elements in a sentence. In English, fronting is commonly used to emphasize a particular word or phrase. For example, instead of 'He will win the race', it may be transformed to 'The race, he will win'. This technique can be utilized in various forms of speech and writing to create a more engaging narrative or to highlight important information.

Synonyms

emphasis, focalization, positioning.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher, I think, will explain it.
  • Tomorrow, we will start our project.
  • The book, I just finished reading, was excellent.

Translations

Translations of the word "fronting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frontal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคจเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fronten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghadapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะพะฝั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ frontalnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‰้ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frontal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnde olma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุฌู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤelnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤelnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spredaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framhliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹าฃา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ frontal

Etymology

The term 'fronting' in its linguistic sense derives from the basic concept of 'front', referring to the forward position. In language studies, this concept has been explored since the mid-20th century, with scholars examining how altering word order affects sentence meaning and emphasis. The study of fronting touches on aspects of syntax and pragmatics, which are essential for understanding not only the structure of languages but also how speakers convey intention and focus. Linguists have observed that fronting can be found in various languages, leading to widespread discussions on its rules and applications. Today, fronting is recognized as a significant aspect of both spoken and written communication, enhancing expressiveness and clarity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,755, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.