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noun
A classifying adjective; an adjective that defines a relation and not a quality, commonly found in (but not exclusive to) languages that do not permit noun adjuncts.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument')
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: classifying adjective
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adjective
Narrower terms: pertainym
History
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Across languages
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