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Old 16-Sep-2004, 21:52
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What does one call an adjective that is formed from a verb? e.g. inhaleable from inhale
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Old 16-Sep-2004, 22:45
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What does one call an adjective that is formed from a verb? e.g. inhaleable from inhale
I think it should be "inhalable" and this is an example of a verbal adjective.
Another one that's quite trendy and popular is the word "doable".

they are similar to verbs in form and meaning. :D :P
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In France, "bankable" is pretty trendy in TV shows. Dropping English words here and there always has had some appeal to certain people ;)

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