Short Adjective Inquiry

[Vanchu, Anthony J. (JSC-AH)[TTI]]

Can anyone tell me why sinii is the only color adjective to have a short
form associated with it--at least according to the grammars I've
consulted?  (sin', sinia, sine, sini)

Does it have anything to do with it being a soft-stem adjective?

Has anyone ever heard or seen (no pun intended) it used?  And, finally,
especially for native speakers, have you ever had occasion to use it
yourself?

Thanks,
Tony Vanchu

Dr. Anthony J. Vanchu
Director, JSC Language Education Center
TechTrans International, Inc.
NASA Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX
anthony.j.vanchu at nasa.gov
Phone:  (281) 483-0644
Fax:  (281) 483-4050

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