Adjective: meaning, definitions and examples
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adjective
[ ˈadʒɪktɪv ]
grammar
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Synonyms
descriptive word, qualifying word
Examples of usage
- The word 'beautiful' in the sentence 'She is a beautiful girl' is an adjective.
- In the phrase 'big house', the word 'big' is an adjective describing the noun 'house'.
general
A word or phrase that describes a person or thing as having a particular quality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The adjective 'brave' describes someone who is not afraid of danger.
- When we say 'delicious food', 'delicious' is the adjective describing the quality of the food.
linguistics
A word belonging to one of the major form classes in any of numerous languages and typically serving as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to specify a thing as distinct from something else.
Synonyms
describing word, qualifying word
Examples of usage
- In English, adjectives are often used to describe the nouns they modify.
- The color adjectives 'red' and 'blue' describe different qualities of objects.
Translations
Translations of the word "adjective" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adjetivo
🇮🇳 विशेषण
🇩🇪 Adjektiv
🇮🇩 kata sifat
🇺🇦 прикметник
🇵🇱 przymiotnik
🇯🇵 形容詞（けいようし）
🇫🇷 adjectif
🇪🇸 adjetivo
🇹🇷 sıfat
🇰🇷 형용사
🇸🇦 صفة
🇨🇿 přídavné jméno
🇸🇰 prídavné meno
🇨🇳 形容词 (xíngróngcí)
🇸🇮 pridevnik
🇮🇸 lýsingarorð
🇰🇿 сын есім
🇬🇪 ზედსართავი
🇦🇿 sifət
🇲🇽 adjetivo
Word origin
The term 'adjective' originated from the Latin word 'adjectivus', which means 'added'. Adjectives have been an essential part of language and grammar since ancient times. The concept of describing or modifying nouns with additional attributes has been present across various languages and civilizations. Through the evolution of linguistics and grammar, adjectives have played a crucial role in enhancing the richness and precision of communication.