adject
|ad-j-ect|
C2
/ˈædʒɛkt/
descriptive word
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adject' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adjectivus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'jacere' meant 'throw.'
Historical Evolution
'adjectivus' transformed into the Old French word 'adjectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjective' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw towards,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a word that describes a noun.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in linguistics to refer to an adjective or a word that functions as an adjective.
In the sentence, 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,' 'quick' and 'lazy' are adjects.
Synonyms
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