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post·mod·i·fi·er

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  1. postmodifiernoun

    A modifier placed after the head of the phrase.

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  1. postmodifier

    In linguistics, a modifier is an optional element in phrase structure or clause structure which modifies the meaning of another element in the structure. For instance, the adjective "red" acts as a modifier in the noun phrase "red ball", providing extra details about which particular ball is being referred to. Similarly, the adverb "quickly" acts as a modifier in the verb phrase "run quickly". Modification can be considered a high-level domain of the functions of language, on par with predication and reference.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of postmodifier in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of postmodifier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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