adjectival
Pronunciation: [ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəl]
Word
Context: "grammar"
(adjective) related to adjectives or describes something that is like an adjective. Adjectival words help give more information about nouns, like describing a person or thing.
Example
In the phrase 'the blue car', 'blue' is an adjectival word that describes the car.
Example
Using a number instead of a word that describes the noun is not an adjectival use.
Example
Can you give me an example of an adjectival phrase?
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