minnominalization
Minnominalization is a rare linguistic phenomenon where an adjective or an adverb, rather than a noun, is used in the form of a possessive noun phrase to express a relation to a larger entity. It typically occurs when describing the state or condition of something, conveying a sense of a quality being inherent or part of the larger unit.
In minnominalization, an adjective or adverb is turned into a possessive noun, usually by adding a possessive
Minnominalization can be observed in various languages, however its occurrence is relatively limited, often restricted to
While minnominalization has been studied to some extent, its treatment in formal linguistics is not uniform.
Minnominalization must be clearly distinguished from more common possessive constructions, whose use involves a direct attribution