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> why the phrase "large red ball" feels more correct than "red large ball", Because size is relative quantity(large as relative to what) while red is absolute d
by FrozenVoid 10y ago
> why the phrase "large red ball" feels more correct than "red large ball",
Because size is relative quantity(large as relative to what) while red is absolute descriptor(color=red).
- FrozenVoid 10y agoHere is refernce(notice the more important parts come closer to the noun) http://www.ef.com/english-resources/english-grammar/ordering-multiple-adjectives/ http://www.ef.com/english-resources/english-grammar/ordering...
- js8 10y ago"Because size is relative quantity" I don't think this is a sufficient explanation, only empirical observation. It could very well be other way around. I mean it's not even generally true that related words come together in sentence (things like "Who did you give the large red ball to?" spring to mind).