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