Holophrastic

//ˌhɑ.loʊˈfɹæs.tɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Consisting of a single word, such as "Go." or "Whatever." not-comparable
  2. 2
    Pertaining to the stage of language development where a child produces simple one-word utterances. not-comparable

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