Adjectival

/ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ · adjective

Meaning

(grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective..

Definitions by Sense

1. (grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.
2. (law) Of or relating to procedure, especially to technicalities thereof.
3. An adjectival phrase or clause.

Example Sentences

adjectival syntax

adjectival noun

As we can have the adjectival forms bright, brighter, brightest, so we can have the adverbial forms brightly, brightlier, brightliest, but degree is alike inconceivable in the adjective ‘round,’ and the A. ‘here.’

Almost all of these names are adjectival in form, derived from some other personal or place-name, usually by the addition of the suffix -ius, -aeus, -eius, or -eus; […]

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.

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Antonyms for adjectival

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Word Forms

• more adjectival
• most adjectival
• adjectivals

Usage Notes

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