adjectival

English

Etymology

From adjective +‎ -al.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/[1]
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌæ.dʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/, /ˌæ.dʒəˈtaɪ.vəl/
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Adjective

adjectival (comparative more adjectival, superlative most adjectival)

  1. (grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.
    adjectival syntax
    [2]
    adjectival noun
  2. (law) Of or relating to procedure, especially to technicalities thereof.

Synonyms

Translations

Noun

adjectival (plural adjectivals)

  1. An adjectival phrase or clause.

References
  1. Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  2. “adjectival” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.

French

Etymology

adjective +‎ -al

Adjective

adjectival (feminine singular adjectivale, masculine plural adjectivaux, feminine plural adjectivales)

  1. adjectival

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