adjective — a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
Example Sentences
- The grammar teacher got so excited about adjectives that she started describing her coffee as 'magnificently aromatic brown liquid'.
- Students often forget that adjectives make sentences more vivid and interesting.
- My English homework is to find ten adjectives, but 'awesome' appears in every sentence - I'm basically a linguistic genius!
adjective
NOUN[/ˈædʒɪktɪv/]
a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, originating from the root meaning 'to throw toward' or 'to add to'. The term metaphorically describes how adjectives function grammatically—they are 'thrown toward' or added to nouns to modify them with qualities or attributes.
Breakdown
ad- (toward, to) + -ject (throw, cast) + -ive (suffix indicating quality or function). The morphological structure reflects the original Latin verb 'adjicere' (to throw toward), with the suffix '-ive' marking it as a part of speech denoting an agent or quality.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The grammar teacher got so excited about adjectives that she started describing her coffee as 'magnificently aromatic brown liquid'.”
“Students often forget that adjectives make sentences more vivid and interesting.”
“My English homework is to find ten adjectives, but 'awesome' appears in every sentence - I'm basically a linguistic genius!”
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