Adjective
['ædʒɪktɪv]
Definition
(noun.) the word class that qualifies nouns.
(noun.) a word that expresses an attribute of something.
(adj.) relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; 'adjective law' .
Typed by Duane--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.
(n.) Not standing by itself; dependent.
(n.) Relating to procedure.
(n.) A word used with a noun, or substantive, to express a quality of the thing named, or something attributed to it, or to limit or define it, or to specify or describe a thing, as distinct from something else. Thus, in phrase, "a wise ruler," wise is the adjective, expressing a property of ruler.
(n.) A dependent; an accessory.
(v. t.) To make an adjective of; to form or change into an adjective.
Checker: Mario
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [Technical term of the grammarian.] Epithet, qualifying word or term.
Typist: Nelda
Definition
n. a word added to a noun to qualify it or limit it by reference to quality number or position.—adj. Adjectīv′al.—adv. Ad′jectively.
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Examples
- I do not know whether the spotted handkerchiefs which so many of them wear over their heads might have suggested the strange adjective which she used. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- We forget that it comes from the adjective conscious. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- He gloated over every abhorrent adjective in the description, and identified himself with every witness at the Inquest. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Hold your tongue, Beadle,' said the second old gentleman, when Mr. Bumble had given vent to this compound adjective. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Rather wishing his modest adjective away, Mr. Lorry replied, No, no, no. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He is devilish like his sister, says Mr. George, laying a great and not altogether complimentary stress on his last adjective. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- He had a fine flow of language, and his adjectives were very vigorous. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
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