adjectival
1 synonym for adjectival, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to an adjective or working in the way an adjective does.
How to use adjectival
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
adjectival phrase
adjectival clause
adjectival use
adjectival form
It is mostly used in grammar and language teaching.
Etymology
Adjectival is formed from the word adjective plus the ending -al.
Full origin of adjectival →Frequently asked questions
What does adjectival mean?
It means relating to an adjective, or functioning as one.
What is an adjectival phrase?
It is a group of words that does the job of an adjective, describing a noun.
Is adjectival the same as adjective?
Not quite. Adjective names the word class, while adjectival describes something that relates to or works like an adjective.
