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Compound adjective
/kˈɒmpaʊnd ˈadʒɪktˌɪv/
/kˈɑːmpaʊnd ˈædʒɪktˌɪv/
Compound adjective
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adjectiv compus, adjectiv complex
an adjective that is formed by combining two or more words together to modify a noun
What is a "compound adjective"?
A compound adjective is an adjective that consists of two or more words combined to modify a noun. These adjectives often use hyphens to connect the words, creating a single descriptive unit. For example, in the phrase "well-known author," the compound adjective "well-known" describes the noun "author" and indicates that the author is famous. Another example is "high-speed train," where "high-speed" describes the noun "train" and indicates its capability. Compound adjectives enhance descriptions by providing more specific information about the nouns they modify, making them important for clearer communication in language.
compound adjective
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