attributive (Meaning)
attributive (a)
of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify
attributive (a.)
Attributing; pertaining to, expressing, or assigning an attribute; of the nature of an attribute.
attributive (n.)
A word that denotes an attribute; esp. a modifying word joined to a noun; an adjective or adjective phrase.
Synonyms & Antonyms of attributive
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attributive Sentence Examples
- The attributive noun "artist" describes a person who creates works of art.
- The attributive adjective "tall" modifies the noun "man."
- Attributive clauses provide additional information about the noun they modify.
- The attributive phrase "of great beauty" modifies the noun "painting."
- Attributive elements can appear before or after the noun they modify.
- A noun can have multiple attributive elements.
- The attributive noun "explorer" refers to someone who travels to new places.
- The attributive adjective "clever" means having intelligence and resourcefulness.
- Attributive clauses beginning with "which" or "that" restrict the meaning of the noun they modify.
- Attributive elements help clarify and enrich the meaning of nouns.
FAQs About the word attributive
of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modifyAttributing; pertaining to, expressing, or assigning an attribute; of the nature of an attribute., A word that
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The attributive noun "artist" describes a person who creates works of art.
The attributive adjective "tall" modifies the noun "man."
Attributive clauses provide additional information about the noun they modify.
The attributive phrase "of great beauty" modifies the noun "painting."
