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classifying adjective vs pertainym

pertainym vs classifying adjective

classifying adjective and pertainym both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
classifying adjective Yes No No No
pertainym Yes No No No
As nouns, pertainym is a hyponym of classifying adjective; that is, pertainym is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than classifying adjective:
  • classifying adjective: an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument')
  • pertainym: meaning relating to or pertaining to
classifying adjective (noun) pertainym (noun)
an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument') meaning relating to or pertaining to
Difference between classifying adjective and pertainym

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