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single prenominal

 

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Single prenominal

Description

A single prenominal is a term used in grammar to describe a type of adjective or adjectival phrase that directly precedes the noun it modifies, without any additional adjectives.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Describing a single adjective before a noun

In this sense, a single prenominal conveys a characteristic or quality of the noun it modifies.

Example Sentence:

She wore a beautiful dress.

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Sense 2: Indicating a single adjectival phrase before a noun

In this sense, a single prenominal consists of an adjectival phrase that describes the noun.

Example Sentence:

The cat sat on a tree branch.

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Sense 3: Referring to a single adjective used as a noun

In this sense, a single prenominal can be used to indicate a noun that represents a characteristic or quality.

Example Sentence:

He is a true optimist.

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