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Adjectives are just one of several different types of noun modifiers, typically used to premodify or describe a noun. Do not confuse adjectives with nouns used attributively to modify other nouns. Adjectives have comparative and superlative degrees, can be used as predicate adjectives in copulae, and can themselves be modified by intensifiers and adverbs but not by other adjectives. Nouns in attribution fail all those tests.
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Why is quixotic not Quixotic (a proper adjective)?
Adjectives derived from proper nouns are known as proper adjectives, and are capitalized:
A piece of writing could be Shakespearean, not shakespearean.
A person may be Canadian, not canadian. … Does anyone know the reasoning behind some proper adjectives not being capitalized in common usage? …
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Is "unironically" a valid word?
Yes, it's a real word insomuch as most dictionaries include it. However, it's worth noting that inclusion in a dictionary isn't really the standard for what is a "real" English word. As a reformed p …
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What is the ending-in-y version of 'atomic'?
Atomicity is fine, but I think it's important to understand atomicity and atomic operations. They aren't guaranteed to succeed, they are simply guaranteed to not complete partially. They can (and do …
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What's a negative word for "subtle"?
I think you answered your own question - pernicious is a great word for that.
Elusive doesn't really ring negative, nor does sneaky without more context. Insidious and treacherous are definitely bot …
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