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Moderatedescriptive
The correct spelling is descriptive.
How to pronounce descriptive
noun
IPA: /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/
Say it like: Des-cri-pti-ve
The correct spelling is descriptive. (grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)
adjective
- 1.Of, relating to, or providing a description.
- 2.(grammar) Of an adjective, stating an attribute of the associated noun (as heavy in the heavy dictionary).
- 3.Describing the structure, grammar, vocabulary and actual use of a language.
- 4.Describing and seeking to classify, as opposed to normative or prescriptive.
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