adjectivally
In describing fashion
In the manner of an adjective—modifying a noun rather than standing alone or following a verb.
Words that function adjectivally appear directly before nouns: in stone wall, stone is used adjectivally.
The term appears mainly in discussions of grammar and usage.
Word altering another
- descriptorWord that describes something
- attributiveDirectly preceding noun modified
- predicativeFollows copula, modifies subject
- adverbiallyAs a verb modifier
morphology · inflection · comparative · superlative · agreement · participle · gerund · nominalization
Word or phrase limiting meaning
- intensifierSomething that strengthens
- quantifierWord expressing amount
- premodifierWord modifying what follows
- gradationIncremental transition between stages
diminutive · augmentative · comparative · superlative · specifier · limiting · restricting · amplifying
Something owned or inherent
- qualityStandard or attribute
- traitDistinguishing personal quality
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
attribute · aspect · facet · distinction · marker · indicator · hallmark · peculiarity
Relating to characteristics, not quantities
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- colorfulFull of varied hues
- evocativeTending to summon memories
picturesque · detailed · illustrative · characterizing · depicting · portraying · specifying · defining
modifier
Word altering another
- descriptorWord that describes something
- attributiveDirectly preceding noun modified
- predicativeFollows copula, modifies subject
adverbially · morphology · inflection · comparative · superlative · agreement · participle · gerund · nominalization · syntax
qualifier
Word or phrase limiting meaning
- intensifierSomething that strengthens
- quantifierWord expressing amount
- premodifierWord modifying what follows
gradation · diminutive · augmentative · comparative · superlative · specifier · limiting · restricting · amplifying · modulating
property
Something owned or inherent
- qualityStandard or attribute
- traitDistinguishing personal quality
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
feature · attribute · aspect · facet · distinction · marker · indicator · hallmark · peculiarity · nuance
qualitative
Relating to characteristics, not quantities
- expressiveShowing feelings outwardly
- vividIntensely clear and bright
- colorfulFull of varied hues
evocative · picturesque · detailed · illustrative · characterizing · depicting · portraying · specifying · defining · explanatory