"deinstrumental" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From de- + instrumental. Compare denominal, deverbal. Etymology templates: {{af|en|de-|instrumental}} de- + instrumental Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} deinstrumental (not comparable)
  1. (grammar, linguistics) Derived from an instrumental case-form. Tags: not-comparable
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