'adjectivism' originates from the English word 'adjective,' which comes from the Latin word 'adjectivus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'jacere' meant 'to throw.'

'adjectivus' transformed into the Old French word 'adjectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adjective,' leading to the formation of 'adjectivism.'

Initially, it referred to the grammatical category of adjectives, but over time it evolved into a term describing a style or theory emphasizing adjectives.