Adjectives

Question 1

Predicate

Answer 1

An adj. that predicates a certain quality to the subject (with or without an article)

[πιστὸς] ὁ θεός

Question 2

Attributive

Answer 2

An adj. that ascribes a particular quality to the noun or substantive (with or without the article)

ὁ [ἀληθινὸς] θεός

Question 3

Substantival

Answer 3

The adj. normally takes on the characteristics of a noun and functions as the noun

σὺ εἶ [ὁ ἅγιος]

Question 4

Adverbial

Answer 4

Use of an adj. to modify the verb rather than the noun (usually ASN)

καὶ προελθὼν [μικρὸν] ἔπεσεν…

Question 5

Positive

Answer 5

Focuses on the properties of a noun in terms of kind rather than degree

ὁ νόμος [πνευματικός] ἐστιν

Question 6

Comparative

Answer 6

Focuses on the properties of a noun in terms of degree rather than kind

ἔρχεταιλ ὁ [ἰσχυροότερός] μου ὀπίσω μου

Question 7

Superlative

Answer 7

Compares the qualities of three or more entities

τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί, Ἰησοῦ υἱὲ τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ [ὑψίστου]

Question 8

Elative

Answer 8

Use of the comparative or superlative adj. to describe an intensification of the positive notion

ὄχλος [πλεὶστος]