Entity: THAN
THAN is a grammatical particle in the English language that serves as a conjunction and a preposition, used to introduce a comparison and associated with comparatives such as more, less, and fewer.
THAN
Etymology
The word 'than' has its origins in Old English, ultimately deriving from the Proto-Germanic word thana.
Definition
THAN is a grammatical particle in the English language that serves as both a conjunction and a preposition. It is used to introduce a comparison, typically associated with comparatives such as more, less, and fewer.
Historical Context
In formal English, 'than' is usually regarded as a conjunction governing an unexpressed verb, indicating a comparison between two entities.
Cultural Significance
'Than' plays a crucial role in language and communication, enabling the expression of comparisons and contrasts in a concise manner.
Related Concepts
'Than' is closely related to the concept of comparison and is often used in conjunction with comparatives and superlatives in English grammar.
See Also
A grammatical particle in English that introduces a comparison and is associated with comparatives like more, less, and fewer.