What does "compound modifier" mean?

adjectival or adverbial phrase of multiple words.

Compound modifier

Q: What is a synonym for "compound modifier"?

Common synonyms include: adjustable volume pipette, adult learning principles, afternoon shift, aimed change, american revolution era, art historical.

noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun

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adjectival or adverbial phrase of multiple words. adjectival, adverbial, form-of, phrase

Synonyms

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adjustable volume pipette adult learning principles afternoon shift aimed change american revolution era art historical

Antonyms

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open form modifier simple modifier

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