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    Adjective

    /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A word that describes a noun or pronoun, usually providing additional information about its characteristics.
    The tall building loomed over the city.
    A word that modifies a noun to give more detail about it.
    She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
    An adjective can also indicate a state or quality of the noun.
    He is an intelligent student.
    An adjective can express a scale of comparison.
    This book is more interesting than the last one.
    Adjectives can also describe quantity.
    There are several options available to choose from.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adjectivus' meaning 'added to', from 'ad' (to, towards) + 'jacere' (to throw).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    adjective phrase
    A phrase that includes an adjective and modifies a noun.
    descriptive adjective
    An adjective that describes a noun in detail.
    comparative adjective
    An adjective used to compare two items.

    Related Words

    noun
    A part of speech that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.
    verb
    A part of speech that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
    adverb
    A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

    Slang Meanings

    Adj.
    That's so adj, it makes everything lively!
    Descrip.
    His outfit is so descrip, really stands out!