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Hello,

Trying to sort out when to use commas on stacks of adjectives. Coordinate adjectives require commas; cumulative adjectives don't. However, sentences don't always have all of one or the other. Also, a cumulative adjective could be the first or last adjective in the stack and shouldn't get a comma.

Example: We were prepared for a long, tedious planning session.

Here, 'long' and 'tedious' are coordinate adjectives requiring a comma. However, 'planning' is cumulative and does not require a comma. Also, use no comma between an adjective and the noun it modifies.

Example: In order to get home, we must travel over several narrow, winding, treacherous roads.

These adjectives are coordinate requiring commas. However, 'several' is cumulative and does not require a comma.

This is my understanding so far. Let me know if there are any errors. Comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time! 🤔