Expletive

[ɪk'spliːtɪv;ek-] or ['ɛksplətɪv]

Definition

(noun.) a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line.

Inputed by Chris--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Filling up; hence, added merely for the purpose of filling up; superfluous.

(n.) A word, letter, or syllable not necessary to the sense, but inserted to fill a vacancy; an oath.

Checker: Mattie

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Superfluous, redundant.

n. Expletive word or syllable.

Editor: Sonya

Definition

adj. filling out: added for ornament or merely to fill up.—n. a word or syllable inserted for ornament or to fill up a vacancy: an oath.—adj. Ex′pletory serving to fill up: expletive.

Checker: Melva