adverb
- in a way that describes or modifies a noun; functioning as an adjective before a noun
Usage: grammar
Examples
- In ‘stone wall,’ the word ‘stone’ is used attributively.
- The adjective ‘red’ functions attributively in ‘red car.’
- When ‘kitchen’ modifies ‘table’ attributively, we get ‘kitchen table.’
- The word ‘morning’ is used attributively in ‘morning coffee.’
- In grammar class, we learned how nouns can function attributively.
- The term ‘school’ works attributively in ‘school bus.’