Verby

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the characteristics of a verb.

    "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."

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From verb + -y.

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