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there is a firm sequence of adjectives in English that native speakers use but rarely know about. The order is opinion-size-age-shape-colour-origin-material-purpose. For instance you would say “small red Japanese commuter car” not “commuter Japanese red small car”.

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Fun Fact: there is a firm sequence of adjectives in English that native speakers use but rarely know about. The order is opinion-size-age-shape-colour-origin-material-purpose. For instance you would say “small red Japanese commuter car” not “commuter Japanese red small car”.

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