Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Modifying another word, typically a noun, while in the same phrase.
In "this tiger is a man-eater," man is an attributive noun.
Related words
- Word family
- attribute
- Phrases
- attributive noun attributive clause
- Other spellings
- attributative
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| attributive | rising | |
| prenominal | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- prenominal