adjective : Idioms & Phrases


Adjective color

  • a color which requires to be fixed by some mordant or base to give it permanency.
Webster 1913

classifying adjective

  • noun an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument')
    classifying adjective.
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Coördinate adjectives

  • adjectives disconnected as regards ane another, but referring equally to the same subject.
Webster 1913

descriptive adjective

  • noun an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun (e.g., `a nervous person' or `a musical speaking voice')
    descriptive adjective.
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qualifying adjective

  • noun an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun (e.g., `a nervous person' or `a musical speaking voice')
    descriptive adjective.
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relational adjective

  • noun an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument')
    classifying adjective.
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