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Definition of supra-sentential in English:

supra-sentential

adjective

Linguistics

  • Designating a linguistic element which stands outside of a sentence, or operates at a higher level than the sentence; of or relating to such an element.

Pronunciation

supra-sentential

/ˌsuːprəsɛnˈtɛnʃl/ /ˌsjuːprəsɛnˈtɛnʃl/

Origin

1960s.