nonsubstantival

Example:The use of participles for emphasis is often considered an incidental part of certain writing styles.

Definition:Occurring or serving as an accessory or subsidiary element rather than the main or principal thing; subordinate or not essential.

Example:Some non-topical adjectives can have a nonsubstantival function in sentences.

Definition:Concerning or relating to a particular subject or topic.

Example:Adjectival phrases can perform nonsubstantival functions in complex sentences.

Definition:Of or relating to an adjective, often used in a grammatical context where the focus is on descriptive words without substantives.