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Definition gradable in British English

gradable adjective

adjective
/ˈɡreɪdəb(ə)l/
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a gradable adjective can be used with words such as 'very', 'more', or 'less', or have comparative and superlative forms. 'Big', 'happy', and 'expensive' are examples of gradable adjectives.

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Definition gradable in British English