adjective

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: ad-jec-tive (3)

English Definition

A word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical.

Example Sentence

In this sentence, the word 'beautiful' is an adjective.

US IPA /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
UK IPA /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

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