What Is the 'Zero Article'?

article–¨ n. a word that is used with a noun to show whether or not the noun refers to a specific person or thing

refer to–¨ v. to have a direct connection or relationship to something

specific–¨ adj. precise or exact

abstract–¨ adj. relating to general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions

phrase–¨ n. a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence

institution–¨ n. an established organization

obsession–¨ n. a state in which someone thinks about someone or something constantly or frequently