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Utter Prenominal

Description:

Utter prenominal is a linguistic term used to describe an adjective that occurs before the noun it modifies. Unlike typical adjectives, which usually appear after the noun, utter prenominal adjectives are positioned before the noun in a sentence.

Senses:

1. In Linguistics: Utter prenominal refers to adjectives that are placed in a prenominal position in a sentence, before the noun they modify.
2. In Grammar: It is a term defining the placement of an adjective in a sentence structure, specifically preceding the noun it modifies.

Usage:

Example as a Linguistic Term:

• The utter prenominal adjective "brave" in the phrase "brave soldier" emphasizes the soldier's courage before mentioning the noun.
• "Old" serves as an utter prenominal adjective in the sentence "old house," indicating the age of the house before introducing the noun.

Example as a Grammar Term:

• An utter prenominal adjective is used in the sentence "The adventurous explorer discovered a hidden treasure."
• "The diligent student" is an example of a phrase where the adjective "diligent" acts as utter prenominal.

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