First Known Use: 14th century
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adjective ad·jec·tive \ˈa-jik-tiv also ˈa-jə-tiv\
Definition of ADJECTIVE
1
: of, relating to, or functioning as an adjective <an adjective clause>
2
: not standing by itself : dependent
3
: requiring or employing a mordant <adjective dyes>
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Origin of ADJECTIVE
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French adjectif, from Late Latin adjectivus, from Latin adjectus, past participle of adjicere to throw to, from ad- + jacere to throw — more at jet
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2adjective
noun
: a word that describes a noun or a pronoun
Full Definition of ADJECTIVE
: a word belonging to one of the major form classes in any of numerous languages and typically serving as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to specify a thing as distinct from something else
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First Known Use of ADJECTIVE
14th century
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adjective
noun ad·jec·tive \ˈa-jik-tiv\
Definition of ADJECTIVE for Kids
: a word that says something about a noun or pronoun <In the phrases “good people,” “someone good,” “it's good to be here,” and “they seem very good” the word “good” is an adjective.>
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