ad·nom·i·nal
| \ (ˈ)ad-¦nä-mə-nᵊl \
Definition of adnominal
: modifying a noun
hot in “hot soup” or “this soup is hot”, John's in “John's hat”, city in “city limits”, for action in “the time for action”, that Jack built in “the house that Jack built” are adnominal
: adjective entry 1 sense 1
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“Adnominal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adnominal. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of adnominal was in 1765
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