proper adjective en · NOUN
Meanings
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An adjective derived from (or otherwise counterpart to) a proper noun, such as British derived from Britain, or Northeastern corresponding to Northeast.
These two general classes of adjectives may also be divided into several others, of which the following are the most important: — 1. A proper adjective is one that is derived from a proper name; as, American . . .
1859, William Harvey Wells, A Grammar of the English Language: For the Use of Schools:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| proper adjectives | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
cmn 專有形容詞 /专有形容词 (adjective derived from a proper noun) · ko 고유형용사 (adjective derived from a proper noun) · fi erisnimestä muodostettu adjektiivi (adjective derived from a proper noun)