adjectivally
/ˌæd͡ʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/
adjectivally adverb: as, or in the manner of, an adjective.
Adverb
adjectivally (comparative more adjectivally, superlative most adjectivally)
- As, or in the manner of, an adjective.
- In that sense, the word acts adjectivally, whereas in most cases it acts adverbially.
- ...it was observed that overt definite pronouns may also function adjectivally in various languages...1994, Alexander Grosu, “Three Studies in Locality and Case”, in Google Books
Forms of adjectivally
| comparative | more adjectivally |
|---|---|
| superlative | most adjectivally |
Origin of adjectivally
From adjectival + -ly.
Questions about adjectivally
- What does adjectivally mean?
- Adjectivally means as, or in the manner of, an adjective.
- What part of speech is adjectivally?
- Adjectivally is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce adjectivally?
- Adjectivally is pronounced /ˌæd͡ʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/.
Words near adjectivally in the dictionary
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