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Is redhead a collective or compound?

"Redhead" is a compound adjective. Here's why:

* Compound Adjectives: These are formed by combining two or more words to create a single adjective. They typically describe a specific quality or characteristic.

* Collective Nouns: These refer to a group of individuals or things.

In the case of "redhead," it's formed by combining "red" and "head" to describe someone with red hair.

Example:

* "The redhead girl sat in the corner." (Here, "redhead" acts as an adjective modifying "girl".)

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