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Why English adjectives follow a typical order

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Put broader or more personal descriptions earlier and words that classify the noun closer to it. A common sequence is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose, then noun. Use only the details that the listener needs.

They bought a practical new cycling helmet.
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