What does adjectivally mean?
Adjectivally means As, or in the manner of, an adjective..
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/ˌæd͡ʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/ · adverb
As, or in the manner of, an adjective..
In that sense, the word acts adjectivally, whereas in most cases it acts adverbially.
...it was observed that overt definite pronouns may also function adjectivally in various languages...
All attributive adjectives function adjectivally; an attributive adjective cannot function substantivally.
Use adjectivally when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Adjectivally means As, or in the manner of, an adjective..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
In that sense, the word acts adjectivally, whereas in most cases it acts adverbially.
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