Plural of descriptive; words, phrases, or elements that describe or characterize something.
Descriptive (adjective) used as a noun + -s plural. In linguistics, descriptives are words or phrases that provide description.
In grammar, descriptives are the busy workers adding color and detail—adjectives like 'sparkling,' 'magnificent,' and 'terrifying' are the real stars of English prose.
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