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Gradable Opposition

Description:

Gradable Opposition refers to a linguistic concept that involves expressing degrees of comparison or contrast between two opposing qualities or attributes. It allows for the comparison of different levels or intensities of a particular characteristic.

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As an adjective:

1. The concept of gradable opposition is used to compare the brightness of various stars.
2. In English, adjectives can be used to express gradable opposition by indicating whether something is big or small.
3. The relationship between hot and cold is an example of a gradable opposition.

As a noun:

1. Linguists analyze the phenomenon of gradable opposition in language structures.
2. Understanding gradable opposition is essential for students studying comparative linguistics.
3. The existence of gradable opposition can greatly impact the meaning and understanding of a language.

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