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adjective

/ˈædʒ.ɪk.tɪv/

[/ˈædʒ.ɪk.tɪv/]

a describing word

Intermediatenoun

Definition

An adjective is a word that describes a noun, telling us more about it. 'Tall', 'red', and 'clever' are adjectives.

Example

Choose an adjective to describe the weather.

Choose an adjective to describe the weather.

Etymology

From Latin 'adjectivum' meaning added to.

How & Where It’s Used

A basic part of speech taught in grammar.

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