Grammar Rules And Concepts

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a word or phrase that expresses a quality or attribute of the referent, typically placed before a noun

adjective serving to determine or limit

  • The determinative factor in the decision was the financial viability of the project.
  • The determinative thing that made me choose this restaurant was the good reviews.
  • The determinative element in acing the exam is studying the night before.
  • Her smile was the determinative force that brightened up his day.

verb to insert or fix firmly into something else

  • The linguist explained how infixed elements can change the meaning of a word.
  • I never realized how infixed words could completely alter a sentence.
  • I'm gonna infixed some cool slang into my next text message.
  • Her kindness infixed a sense of warmth and comfort into the room.

noun the quality or state of being regular; conformity to a standard, rule, or pattern

  • The regularity of his daily routine helped him stay organized and focused.
  • I try to exercise with some regularity, but sometimes life gets in the way.
  • I can't believe the regularity of her excuses for being late all the time.
  • The regularity of the waves crashing on the shore was like a soothing rhythm.

adjective relating to or occurring after the element that it qualifies, especially a word that follows the word it modifies, such as 'ago' in 'three days ago'

  • In some languages, adjectives are postpositive, meaning they come after the noun.
  • I never realized that some languages have postpositive adjectives until I studied linguistics.
  • I don't get why some languages have adjectives that are postpositive - seems weird to me.
  • The postpositive nature of her remarks left a lasting impression on the audience.

adverb in an adjunct manner; as an adjunct

  • The two departments work adjunctly to ensure a smooth transition process.
  • The teams are working adjunctly on the project to get it done faster.
  • We're all just adjunctly chipping in to make this party happen.
  • The artist's use of color and light adjunctly creates a sense of movement in the painting.

noun the act of turning a word or phrase into an adverb

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adjective None

adverb None

pronoun None

preposition None

conjunction None

interjection None

article None

  • The process of adverbialization involves converting words into adverbs.
  • Adverbialization is when you turn words into adverbs.
  • Adverbialization is like adverb-ifying stuff.
  • Adverbialization is like adding a touch of adverb magic.

noun something that is affixed or attached

  • The affixion of the seal onto the document signifies its authenticity.
  • I don't understand the purpose of this affixion on the form.
  • Why did you put that affixion on your phone case? It looks weird.
  • The affixion of memories to places makes them even more special.