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"Expletive" Definition

noun

A word or phrase that does not contribute any meaning but is added only to fill out a sentence or a metrical line.
An exclamation or oath, especially one that is profane, vulgar, or obscene.
A syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense.
A word (as in “make it clear which you prefer”) that occupies the position of the subject or object of a verb in normal English word order and anticipates a subsequent word or phrase that supplies the needed meaningful content.
An exclamatory word or phrase.

adjective

Added or inserted in order to fill out something, such as a sentence or a metrical line.
Serving to fill up .
Marked by the use of .

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