attributive

Adjective

Describing a word or phrase that functions as an attribute or modifier of another word.

ریشه

From Latin 'attributus', past participle of 'attribuere' (to attribute), from 'ad-' (to) + 'tribuere' (to assign).

مثال

• In the phrase 'red apple,' 'red' is an attributive adjective.
• The attributive use of 'former' in 'former president' indicates a previous position.
• The attributive noun 'book' in 'book club' describes the type of club.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Attributive adjective Attributive noun Attributive use