adjectivally

adv

adjectivally

adv

/ˌæd͡ʒɛkˈtaɪvəli/

Etymology From adjectival + -ly.

1

As, or in the manner of, an adjective.

  • In that sense, the word acts adjectivally, whereas in most cases it acts adverbially.
  • ...it was observed that overt definite pronouns may also function adjectivally in various languages...1994, Alexander Grosu, “Three Studies in Locality and Case”, in Google Books:
1 more example
  • All attributive adjectives function adjectivally; an attributive adjective cannot function substantivally.1999, William D. Mounce, “Basics of Biblical Greek”, in Google Books:

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