adjective (s), adjectives (pl)

(modifying or describing parts of speech)

adjectives

The (adjective) entry refers to "the modification, description", or "limit" of a noun or pronoun and it may be a single word, a phrase, or a clause.

Examples of an (adjective) or (adjective forms) entries and what they are indicating:

  • "He lived in a big (adjective) house."
  • "A good (adjective) politician is about as unlikely as an honest (adjective) burglar.

You may return to the Parts of Speech for Word Entries Index to see explanations and examples of other parts of speech for a better understanding of their functions.