adjective

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə(k).tɪv/
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Difficulty LevelAdvanced

Academic vocabulary

Word FrequencyCommon

Regularly used in writing and speech

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Academic vocabulary
  • Standard complexity

noun

1. (grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.

"The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."

2. A dependent; an accessory.

verb

1. To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.

2. (chiefly as a participle) To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective.

adjective

1. Incapable of independent function.

Synonyms: dependent, derivative

2. (grammar) Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.

Synonyms: adjectival

3. Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.

Synonyms: procedural
Antonyms: substantive

4. (of a dye) Needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.

Antonyms: substantive

Synonyms

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