1. Definition & Core Meaning
When using multiple adjectives in a row, English requires a specific order based on the adjective type.
What is it?
Multiple Adjective Sequences (OSASCOMP)
2. Use Cases
- O - Opinion (beautiful, ugly)
- S - Size (big, small)
- A - Age (old, new)
- S - Shape (round, square)
- C - Color (red, blue)
- O - Origin (Italian, Chinese)
- M - Material (wooden, metal)
- P - Purpose (sleeping bag, running shoes)
3. When to Use It (Time Expressions/Signals)
[!NOTE]
Whenever you need to use more than one adjective before a noun, apply OSASCOMP order.
4. How to Use It (Rules)
- Opinion adjectives come first
- Purpose adjectives come last
- Usually max 3 adjectives in practice