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Definition attributive in British English

attributive adjective

adjective
/əˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/
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an attributive adjective comes before a noun. For example in the noun groups 'dark evenings' and 'mysterious events', 'dark' and 'mysterious' are attributive. Some adjectives, such as 'southern' and 'indoor' are always attributive.

Synonyms and related words
adjectival attributive comparative
Definition attributive in British English