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reg·i·ment
regiment
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
re
j
mnt
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definition: |
a troop of infantry consisting of at least two battalions.
- similar words:
- troop
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related words: |
command, convoy |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
re
j
ment
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inflections: |
regiments, regimenting, regimented |
definition 1: |
to impose rigid, authoritarian order upon.
- similar words:
- control, discipline
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definition 2: |
to organize in a uniform and systematic manner.
- similar words:
- marshal, methodize, order, organize, regulate, systematize
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definition 3: |
to group into regiments.
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related words: |
discipline, line |
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derivations: |
regimental (adj.), regimentally (adv.), regimentation (n.) |
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