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adjectivally

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ad·jec·ti·val  (jk-tvl)
adj.
Of, relating to, or functioning as an adjective.

adjec·tival·ly adv.
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Adv.1.adjectivally - as an adjective; in an adjectival manner
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adjectivally [ˌædʒekˈtaɪvəlɪ] ADVadjetivamente
adjectivally [ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvlɪ] advcon funzione di aggettivo


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