Attributive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Attributive is an adjective meaning (grammar, of a word or phrase) Modifying another word, typically a noun, while in the same phrase.
Meaning
(grammar, of a word or phrase) Modifying another word, typically a noun, while in the same phrase.
More Meanings
- Attributing; characterized by attributing; effecting attribution.
- (grammar) An attributive word or phrase (see above), contrasted with predicative or substantive.
Example Sentences
In "this tiger is a man-eater," man is an attributive noun.
In "this big house", big is attributive, whereas in "this house is big", it is predicative.
ATTRIBUTIVE NOUN. A noun that modifies another noun: steel in steel bridge; London in London house.
Notably, along with being attributive of color, some of those adjectives are used to characterize sound or intensity of sensation (e.g. pain may behele 'shrill' or tume 'dull'), cognitive abilities (such as hearing, vision and acumen),[…]
Word Forms
- attributives
Synonyms for attributive
Depending on context, synonyms include prenominal.
Antonyms for attributive
Common opposites include predicative, predicate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prenominal, attributative, attrib, adnominal, adjectival, adverbial.
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