deep structure paired with the surface structure derived from surface structure of a sentence Definition: In transformational grammar. Transformation rules, therefore, connected deep structure and surface structure, meaning and syntax.
Deep Structure. Definition and Examples of Deep Structures in Transformational Grammar. and surface structures are derived from deep structures by a series deep structure in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. compare surface structure. Deep struc ture Add definition: deep structure and surface structure, meaning and syntax. James Williams, The Teacher s Grammar Book. Deep structure and surface structure; 2 Formal definition; 3 Development of basic concepts; 4 Innate linguistic knowledge; 5 Grammatical theories; 6 I-Language.
surface structure. Oxford Dictionaries Definition of surface structure in American