Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Pro-Adjective

Definition: 

A pro-adjective is a pro-form that substitutes for an adjective or adjective phrase.

Examples: 

(French)

The word le is a pro-adjective, as in the following:

Jean est grand mais je ne le suis pas
Jean is tall but I NEG PRO_ADJ am not
‘Jean is tall, but I’m not.’

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