"attributive" participle

From: Jonathan Robie (jwrobie@mindspring.com)
Date: Wed Oct 15 1997 - 08:56:53 EDT


There are two meanings to the word "attributive" that make sense here:

1. The "attributive" participle describes the attributes of a noun.
2. The "attributive" participle occurs in attributive position.

Which of these is the reason for the name?

Jonathan

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