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No, "uncle" is a noun meaning a brother of one of one's parents. The corresponding adjective is "avuncular."

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What is an adjective that describes your uncle?

My uncle? Or uncles in general? Or your uncle? My uncle is genial. Uncles in general are avuncular. Your uncle is unidentified.


How do you spell great uncle?

The spelling is great-uncle (hyphenated to indicate greatis not an adjective).


What is the word relating to an aunt?

Materteral is the adjective relating to an aunt, the way avuncular is the adjective relating to an uncle


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What part of speech is eldest?

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What is the antecendent for the pronoun his?

The antecedent for the pronoun 'his' is a noun for a male. Examples:possessive pronoun: Michael lives on this street. The house on the corner is his.possessive adjective: My uncle lives on this street. His house is on the corner.


What is the Adverb for Familiar?

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What is an expressive adjective?

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Meaning of avuncular?

My fathers friend, John, acts in an avuncular manner toward me because of his relationship with my father and how well I know him.


Who is the brother of your uncle that is not your uncle?

The brother of your aunt's husband is not your uncle. Also the brother of your uncle who is not your uncle is your father.