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- noun a noun that modifies another noun
attributively and that is optional (that is, it can be removed without affecting the grammar of the sentence); a noun used as an adjective.
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Logophile77 commented on the word attributive noun
In “water droplets”, the word “water” is the attributive noun, whereas the word “droplets” is the attributed noun.
December 10, 2017
bilby commented on the word attributive noun
The fun thing in English is that you can stack 'em up to your heart's delight.
e.g. Watford Library photocopier paper supply cupboard.
September 2, 2022