pre·de·ter·min·er
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Definition of predeterminer
: a limiting noun modifier (such as both or all) characterized by occurrence before the determiner in a noun phrase
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“Predeterminer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predeterminer. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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predeterminer
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English Language Learners Definition of predeterminer
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: a word (such as "both" or "all") that comes before a determiner in a phrase
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The first known use of predeterminer was in 1957
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