limiting adjective
Americannoun
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(in English and some other languages) one of a small group of adjectives that modify the nouns to which they are applied by restricting rather than describing or qualifying. This, some, and certain are limiting adjectives.
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an adjective, as few or other, that in English follows determiners and precedes descriptive adjectives.
a few red apples.
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Then, after a good two minutes of sluggish, deep thought, the limiting adjective smart.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2023
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