"prepositive adjective" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prepositive adjectives [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} prepositive adjective (plural prepositive adjectives)
  1. (grammar) An adjective that occurs on an antecedent basis within a noun phrase. Categories (topical): Grammar
    Sense id: en-prepositive_adjective-en-noun-GpiQHyA- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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