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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.