qualificative
Example Sentences
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A mere adjectival or qualificative cannot serve independently, leaving the real ground-word to be supplied by the hearer.
From The Composition of Indian Geographical Names Illustrated from the Algonkin Languages by Trumbull, J. Hammond (James Hammond)
It is usually followed by a qualificative adjunct, possessing great interest, Nipru.
From Vestiges of the Mayas or, Facts Tending to Prove that Communications and Intimate Relations Must Have Existed, in very Remote Times, Between the Inhabitants of Mayab and Those of Asia and Africa by Le Plongeon, Augustus
There is nothing surprising in America in the qualificative uncle, for you can there be uncle without having either nephew or niece.
From Robur the Conqueror by Verne, Jules
To these numerical data may be added others of a qualificative character, showing that precocity is most frequent in respect of the natural crimes and offences which are usually observed amongst born and habitual criminals.
From Criminal Sociology by Ferri, Enrico
His name, which seems to mean merely "lord," is usually followed by a qualificative adjunct, possessing great interest.
