Postpositive (Adjective)
Meaning
(of a modifier) placed after another word.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The phrase "heir apparent" is an example of a postpositive adjective phrase in English.
- In some languages, such as French, postpositive adjectives are more common, like "prince charmant".
- However, "commander in chief" is also considered a postpositive adjective phrase.
- In English, most adjectives are prepositive, but phrases like "notorious convict" show instances of postpositive adjectives.
- In Latin and some other languages, postpositive adjectives are more often used to add emphasis or differentiate words, as in "genius loci".