What does "predicate adjective" mean?

Alternative form of predicative adjective.

Predicate adjective

Q: What is a synonym for "predicate adjective"?

Common synonyms include: adjective modifier, adjective phrase, complement adjective, descriptive adjective, predicative adjective, predicative descriptor.

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Alternative form of predicative adjective. alt-of, alternative
"A predicate adjective refers to the subject by describing it in much the same way that any adjective modifies a noun or pronoun."

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adjective modifier adjective phrase complement adjective descriptive adjective predicative adjective predicative descriptor

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attributive adjective

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"A predicate adjective refers to the subject by describing it in much the same way that any adjective modifies a noun or pronoun."

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