adjective

Meanings

• adjective

  Describing things or people in a gentle, kind, and soothing manner.

  - "The soft pillow provided a comfortable sleep."
  - "The gentle breeze caressed my face."
  - "The soothing music played in the background."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈæ.d͡ʒə(k).tɪv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755105"

---

Antonyms

substantive , substantive

---

Synonyms

adjectival , dependent , derivative , procedural

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with adjective
mime , lime , prime , time

---

Variants

List of all variants of adjective that leads to same result
adjective , adjectives , adjectively , possessive adjective , possessive adjectives , proper adjective , proper adjectives

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

softest, softer, softly, softening

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'adjective' comes from the Latin word 'adjectivus', which means 'placed near' or 'pertaining to'. Adjectives are used to describe or modify nouns or pronouns in a sentence.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest adjective in the English language is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which describes a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

2. Adjectives can be used to modify other adjectives, creating compound adjectives, such as 'blue-eyed' or 'red-hot'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. noun modifiers: Adjectives are a type of noun modifier, which are words that provide additional information about a noun.

2. descriptive words: Adjectives are also known as descriptive words because they help describe or modify nouns.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, adjectives are often used to create vivid imagery and help readers better understand the context of a scene or the characters within it. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the use of descriptive adjectives helps bring the extravagant world of Jay Gatsby to life.

How to Memorize "adjective"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, fluffy cloud in the sky. This can help you remember that 'soft' is an adjective that describes something gentle and soothing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'soft' with something gentle and comforting, such as a baby's blanket or a warm bath.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Socks are Often Fuzzy' to help remember that 'softer' is the comparative form of 'soft'.

---

Memorize "adjective" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize adjective is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.