attributive

C2
Pronunciation
/ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(grammar) An attributive word or phrase (see above), contrasted with predicative or substantive.

Example Sentences
  • In "this big house," "big" is an attributive, while in "this house is big," it is a predicative.
Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(grammar, of a word or phrase) Modifying a noun, while in the same phrase as that noun.

Antonyms
predicative
Example Sentences
  • In "this big house", "big" is attributive, whereas in "this house is big", it is predicative.
2 Definition

Having the nature of an attribute.

3 Definition

Serving to express an attribute of an object.