1. adjective /ə.ˈtrɪ.bju.tɪv/
a) Modifying a noun, while in the same phrase as that noun.
In "this big house", "big" is attributive, whereas in "this house is big", it is predicative.
b) Having the nature of an attribute.
See Also: attribute
2. noun /ə.ˈtrɪ.bju.tɪv/
In "this big house," "big" is an attributive, while in "this house is big," it is a predicative.
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