Modifiers In Language

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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.