Adjectival

//ˌæ.d͡ʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An adjectival phrase or clause.

    "Within this line of reasoning, then, Tagalog is classified as a language in which adjectivals are essentially neutral between a nouny and a verby interpretation."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

    "adjectival syntax"

  2. 2
    Of or relating to procedure, especially to technicalities thereof.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or functioning as an adjective wordnet

Synonyms

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adjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadnominaladnominaladverb

Example

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"Things that modify nouns (adjective, or adjectival equivalent)."

Etymology

From adjective + -al.

Related phrases

adjectival phraseadjectival pronoun

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