Coordinate adjectives are adjectives that independently modify the same noun in a sentence. When two or more adjectives are coordinated, they are usually separated by a comma or the word โand.โ These adjectives are equal in importance and contribute individually to the description of the noun, rather than one modifying the other.
Here are some examples of coordinate adjectives:
- The tall, green trees provide shade in the park.
โTallโ and โgreenโ are coordinate adjectives modifying the noun โtrees.โ
- It was a delicious, homemade pie.
โDeliciousโ and โhomemadeโ are coordinate adjectives describing the noun โpie.โ
- She wore a stylish, colorful scarf.
โStylishโ and โcolorfulโ are coordinate adjectives modifying the noun โscarf.โ
Each adjective contributes distinct information about the noun when coordinated adjectives are used. Itโs important to note that not all adjectives are coordinated; some are cumulative, meaning they work together to modify the noun in a specific order, and changing the order may affect the meaning.
