Dependency Grammar is a linguistic framework that focuses on the relationships between words in a sentence. In this model, words are connected through directed links, where one word (the head) governs another (the dependent). This structure helps to illustrate how the meaning of a sentence is constructed based on these connections.
Unlike traditional Phrase Structure Grammar, which emphasizes hierarchical phrases, dependency grammar highlights the importance of individual word relationships. This approach is particularly useful for analyzing languages with flexible word order, as it allows for a clear representation of how different elements interact to convey meaning.