adj
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B2
/ædʒ/
abbreviation for adjective
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adj' originates from the English word 'adjective', which comes from the Latin word 'adjectivus', meaning 'added'.
Historical Evolution
'adjectivus' transformed into the Old French word 'adjectif', and eventually became the modern English word 'adjective', abbreviated as 'adj'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'added', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a word that describes a noun'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abbreviation for 'adjective', often used in informal contexts.
In the sentence 'The sky is blue,' 'blue' is an adj.
Synonyms
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