In that sense, the word acts adjectivally, whereas in most cases it acts adverbially.
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Adjectivally
/ˌæd͡ʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/
Synonyms for "adjectivally" (5 found)
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Adverb(1 words)
academic tone
Strong matches (2)
Adverb(2 words)
adjectival useas adjective
Related words (2)
Adverb(2 words)
formal usagesuffixation
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5 entriesadjectival descriptionadjectival formadjectival phraseadjectival suffixadjectival usage
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2 entriesmore adjectivallymost adjectivally
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4 entriesSample sentences
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...it was observed that overt definite pronouns may also function adjectivally in various languages...
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All attributive adjectives function adjectivally; an attributive adjective cannot function substantivally.
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