adjective
Translation
adjective
Examples
The word 'big' is an adjective.
The word 'big' is an adjective.
She used a descriptive adjective.
She used a descriptive adjective.
Grammar Patterns
((an adjective)) a word that describes a noun 'Happy' is an adjective.
Similar Words
Synonyms: descriptor, modifier, qualifier
Etymology
From Latin 'adjectivum' (added), from 'ad-' (to) + 'jacere' (to throw). It's 'thrown on' or 'added to' a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ad-' as 'add'. An adjective 'adds' description to a noun.