Adjectives can be both noun-like and verb-like in different languages.
Derivational morphology allows for the formation of adjectives from other parts of speech.
Deep dives
Different types of adjectives in languages
Adjectives in languages can be verb-like or noun-like. In some cases, adjectives can be both noun-like and verb-like depending on their function.
Small closed class of adjectives
Some languages have a small closed class of adjectives, often consisting of core semantic senses like dimension, age, value, and color.
Adjective orders and derivational morphology
Language-dependent adjective orders can exist when multiple adjectives are used together. Derivational morphology allows for the formation of adjectives from other parts of speech, like verbs or nouns.
This episode we talk all about adjectives, what you can do with them and how they fit into a language. Special Mention: Glow (2 days left on Kickstarter) Links and Resources Grune, D. (1995) Hopi Survey of an Uto-Aztecan Language. Halling, P. H. (2012). Semantic Types and Prototypical Adjectives and Adverbs (“Dixon Specials” on page... Read more »
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