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ATTRIBUTIVE

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Attributive.

Attributive - as an adjective

Of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify

Example: "`red' is an attributive adjective in `a red apple'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prenominal14
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
predicative19

Attributive - as a noun

(grammar) an attributive word or phrase (see above), contrasted with predicative or substantive.

Example: "In "this big house," "big" is an attributive, while in "this house is big," it is a predicative."

Example Sentences

"The attributive adjective describes the noun it is attached to, such as 'red' in the phrase 'red roses'."
"In the phrase 'old car', 'old' is an attributive adjective."
"An attributive element is placed before the noun it modifies."
"In the sentence 'She wore a beautiful dress.', 'beautiful' is an attributive adjective."
"The attributive use of adjectives helps to provide specific details about the noun."
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Word Game Points

Is ATTRIBUTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, attributive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ATTRIBUTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is ATTRIBUTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, attributive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ATTRIBUTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is ATTRIBUTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, attributive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ATTRIBUTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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