noun Download 🔗Share (grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent. Examples : "The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives." grammar word linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A dependent; an accessory. Examples : "The adjective "important" is a dependent word; it modifies the noun "meeting" to show its significance. " grammar language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective. Examples : "We need to adjective the noun "friend" to describe a close friend; "close" is the adjective formed. " grammar linguistics word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (chiefly as a participle) To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective. Examples : "The teacher adjective the students' essays, focusing on their use of descriptive language. " language linguistics word grammar Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Incapable of independent function. Examples : "The chipped paint on the old desk was an adjective feature, unable to function as a separate piece of furniture. " function biology organism system Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (grammar) Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective. Examples : "My younger brother is a very adjective student. " grammar linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure. Examples : "The new school regulations have several adjective clauses that dictate how tardiness is handled. " law government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of a dye) Needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed. Examples : "The fabric was an adjective dye, requiring a mordant to adhere properly to the shirt. " material chemistry color Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading