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adjective

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə(k).tɪv/

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noun

Adjetivo

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

Examples :

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

Las palabras “grande” y “pesado” son adjetivos ingleses.

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noun

Un accesorio, un dependiente

A dependent; an accessory.

Examples :

"The adjective "important" is a dependent word; it modifies the noun "meeting" to show its significance. "

El adjetivo "importante" es un dependiente; modifica el sustantivo "reunión" para mostrar su importancia.

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verb

Adjetivar

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. "

Necesitamos adjetivar el sustantivo "amigo" para describir a un amigo cercano; "cercano" es el adjetivo formado.

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verb

Caracterizar con un adjetivo, describir

(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. "

El profesor adjetivó los ensayos de los estudiantes, centrándose en su uso del lenguaje descriptivo.

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Incapaz de funcionar de forma independiente

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. "

La pintura desconchada en el viejo escritorio era una característica incapaz de funcionar de forma independiente, incapaz de funcionar como un mueble separado.

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Adjetival, relativo a un adjetivo

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

Examples :

"My younger brother is a very adjective student. "

Mi hermano menor es un estudiante muy adjetival.

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Procesal, relativo a los métodos de aplicación

Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.

Examples :

"The new school regulations have several adjective clauses that dictate how tardiness is handled. "

Las nuevas regulaciones escolares tienen varias cláusulas adjetivas que dictan cómo se maneja la tardanza.

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Mordiente

(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. "

La tela era un tinte mordiente, que requería un mordiente para adherirse correctamente a la camisa.

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