Adjectival

usgb/ˌædʒekˈtaɪvl/
adjective

Relating to an adjective, or having the same function as an adjective in a sentence.

In the sentence 'She has beautiful eyes', 'beautiful' is an adjectival word.
Visual representation of "adjectival" - Relating to an adjective, or having the same function as an adjective in a sentence.

Often appears as...

  • adjectival phrase
  • adjectival form

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Academic

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Common Usage

Often used in grammar explanations or when analyzing sentence structure.

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When dissecting the sentence, the teacher pointed out the adjectival elements.
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Identifying Function

Helps to spot words that describe nouns, even if they're not typical adjectives.

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In 'the rising sun', 'rising' is an adjectival function word.
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Descriptive Quality

Implies that a word, phrase, or clause gives more information about a noun.

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The phrase 'with a loud noise' has an adjectival quality in 'the car with a loud noise'.
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