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Dictionary definition: adjectivalization
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adjectivalization Morphology.
The conversion of a member of another word class into an adjective; the use of such a word in an adjectival function.
The commonest way of forming an adjective from another part of speech is by adding an affix (e.g.
wealth
,
wealthy
;
fool
,
foolish
;
hope
,
hopeful
).
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