attributive, prenominal
(adjective) of adjectives; placed before the nouns they modify; “‘red’ is an attributive adjective in ‘a red apple’”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
attributive (comparative more attributive, superlative most attributive)
(grammar, of a word or phrase) Modifying a noun, while in the same phrase as that noun.
Antonym: predicative
Having the nature of an attribute.
Serving to express an attribute of an object.
attributive (plural attributives)
(grammar) An attributive word or phrase (see above), contrasted with predicative or substantive.
Source: Wiktionary
At*trib"u*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. attributif.]
Definition: Attributing; pertaining to, expressing, or assigning an attribute; of the nature of an attribute.
At*trib"u*tive, n., (Gram.)
Definition: A word that denotes an attribute; esp. a modifying word joined to a noun; an adjective or adjective phrase.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
12 December 2024
(noun) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
