adjectival

/ˌædʒɛk.tɪvˈæl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or used as an adjective.

“The adjectival phrase ‘very tall’ modifies the noun ‘man’.”

2. noun

A word or phrase that functions as an adjective.

“The adjectival is used to describe the noun ‘description’.”

3. adverb

In a way that is characteristic of or related to adjectives.

“The author wrote in an adjectival style that highlighted the characters’ personalities.”

Synonyms

  • adjective
  • descriptive

Antonyms

  • abstractive
  • subtractive