Classifying Adjective (Noun)
Meaning
An adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument').
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The term "classifying adjective" is used to describe an adjective that categorizes the noun it modifies, such as "a nervous disease" or "a musical instrument".
- A geographical adjective is a type of classifying adjective that indicates the origin or location of a noun.
- In the phrase "a medical student", "medical" is a classifying adjective that categorizes the type of student.
- The phrase "a chemical reaction" contains a classifying adjective that indicates the type of reaction being described.
- In the phrase "a historical event", "historical" is a classifying adjective that categorizes the type of event.