Definition of Adjective

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Adjective

Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.

Not standing by itself; dependent.

Relating to procedure.

A word used with a noun, or substantive, to express a quality of the thing named, or something attributed to it, or to limit or define it, or to specify or describe a thing, as distinct from something else. Thus, in phrase, "a wise ruler," wise is the adjective, expressing a property of ruler.

A dependent; an accessory.

To make an adjective of; to form or change into an adjective.

Related Definitions:

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Adjective Quotations

You may call me selfish if you will, conservative or reactionary, or use any other harsh adjective you see fit to apply, but an American I was born, an American I have remained all my life.
Henry Cabot Lodge

The Oscars have become such a big deal these days that it's just used as adjective.
Mira Sorvino

The adjective is the banana peel of the parts of speech.
Clifton Paul Fadiman

Adjective Translations

adjective in Dutch is bijvoeglijk naamwoord, adjectief
adjective in French is adjectif
adjective in German is Adjektiv {n}, Eigenschaftswort {n}
adjective in Italian is aggettivo, aggetivo
adjective in Portuguese is adjetivo
adjective in Spanish is adjetivo
adjective in Swedish is adjektiv

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