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Meaning of adjective

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

adjective

Pronunciation:/ˈæ.d͡ʒə(k).tɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.

    Example: The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives.

  2. A dependent; an accessory.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.

  2. (chiefly as a participle) To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Incapable of independent function.

    Synonyms:dependentderivative

  2. (grammar) Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.

    Synonyms:adjectival

  3. Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.

    Synonyms:procedural
    Antonyms:substantive

  4. (of a dye) Needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.

    Antonyms:substantive
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/adjective

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