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Meaning of descriptive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

descriptive

Pronunciation:/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)

adjective

Definitions

  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.