Attributive: meaning, definitions and examples
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attributive
[ ษหtrษชb.jส.tษชv ]
grammar term
Attributive refers to a grammatical modifier, typically an adjective, that provides additional information about a noun. In English, attributive adjectives usually precede the nouns they modify. This term is essential in understanding how adjectives function in sentences.
Synonyms
descriptive, modifying, qualifying.
Examples of usage
- The blue car is fast.
- She wore a beautiful dress.
- He is an experienced teacher.
Translations
Translations of the word "attributive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atributivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคทเคฃเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช attributiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ atributif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐััะธะฑััะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ atrybutywny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท attributif
๐ช๐ธ atributivo
๐น๐ท belirleyici
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ atributivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ atribรบtivnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑๆง็
๐ธ๐ฎ atributiven
๐ฎ๐ธ eiginlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะธะฑััะธะฒัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแขแ แแแฃแขแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atributiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ atributivo
Etymology
The term 'attributive' is derived from the Latin word 'attributivus,' which comes from 'attribuere,' meaning 'to assign' or 'to attribute.' This Latin root is made up of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'tribuere,' meaning 'to grant, assign, or bestow.' The use of the term in the English language dates back to the early 19th century, where it was adopted into grammatical discussions focusing on how certain words can assign attributes to or modify the meaning of nouns. Over time, the concept has remained significant in the study of sentence structure and linguistics, helping to categorize how adjectives can enhance or clarify the meaning of nouns in both spoken and written language.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,339, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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