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Attributive

Definition:

An attributive refers to a word or phrase that modifies a noun by providing additional information about it.

Senses:

1. Adjective Sense: Functioning as an attribute; describing the qualities of a noun.
2. Noun Sense: A word or phrase that acts as an attribute.

Examples:

Adjective Sense:

Example 1:

The attributive adjective "green" describes the noun "apple" in the phrase "green apple."

Example 2:

In the sentence "The tall building," the word "tall" acts as an attributive adjective, providing more details about the noun "building."

Noun Sense:

Example 1:

In the phrase "the weatherman's forecast," "weatherman's" functions as an attributive noun, specifying whose forecast is being referred to.

Example 2:

When we say "the company's revenue," the word "company's" acts as an attributive noun, indicating that the revenue belongs to the company.

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