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Attributive

Definition

(linguistics) Describing a word or phrase that functions as an adjective to modify or describe a noun or pronoun, typically by providing more information about its qualities, properties, or characteristics. Attributive adjectives usually precede the noun they modify and often form part of a noun phrase.

Example Sentences

1In the sentence 'The big red car', 'big' and 'red' are attributive adjectives modifying the noun 'car'.
2The distinction between attributive and predicative adjectives is crucial in understanding their grammatical function and semantic implications.
3Attributive adjectives can be used to create vivid imagery and evoke emotions in literary texts, as seen in the phrase 'the golden sunset'.
4In some languages, attributive adjectives agree with the noun they modify in terms of number, case, and gender, whereas in others, they do not.
5The study of attributive adjectives can provide valuable insights into the syntax and semantics of a language, as well as its cultural and historical context.

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