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half prenominal

 

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Term: Half Prenominal

Description

Half prenominal refers to a grammatical construction where a word or phrase is placed before a noun or pronoun, modifying or describing it partially. It provides additional information about the noun or pronoun, often indicating time, quantity, or quality.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Adjective

Definition: When used as an adjective, half prenominal describes the state of an attribution or description partially applied to a noun.

Example Sentence: The half prenominal phrase "chocolate cake" made my mouth water, teasing my taste buds.

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Sense 2: Adverb

Definition: When used as an adverb, half prenominal modifies the verb or verb phrase that follows, providing partial information about the action.

Example Sentence: He half prenominally apologized for his behavior, suggesting he wasn't genuinely remorseful.

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Sense 3: Noun

Definition: As a noun, half prenominal refers to the act or instance of using a word or phrase in a partially prenominal position.

Example Sentence: The constant use of half prenominals in poetry adds depth and complexity to the verses.

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Sense 4: Verb

Definition: When used as a verb, half prenominal indicates the action of partially placing a word or phrase before a noun to modify or describe it.

Example Sentence: She half prenominally explained her reasoning, leaving out crucial details that could have brought clarity to her argument.

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