noun
adnoun
Adnoun (noun) means an adjective used as a noun (sensu stricto); an absolute adjective (nominalized adjective).
noun
1
An adjective used as a noun (sensu stricto); an absolute adjective (nominalized adjective).
2
Any adjective.
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Etymology
From Latin ad + English noun.
Rhymes for adnoun
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What is the meaning of adnoun?
"adnoun" (noun) means an adjective used as a noun (sensu stricto); an absolute adjective (nominalized adjective).
What are the different meanings of adnoun?
"adnoun" has 2 main meanings: 1. An adjective used as a noun (sensu stricto); an absolute adjective (nominalized adjective); 2. Any adjective.