classifying adjective

/ˌklæsəˈfaɪɪŋ ˌædʒəktɪv/
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Definitions of classifying adjective
  1. noun
    an adjective that classifies its noun (e.g., `a nervous disease' or `a musical instrument')
    synonyms: relational adjective
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    types:
    pertainym
    meaning relating to or pertaining to
    type of:
    adjective
    a word that expresses an attribute of something
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