Adjectives Word Search
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Words to find: ADJECTIVE, COMPARATIVE, SUPERLATIVE, DESCRIPTIVE, QUALITY, QUANTITY, DEMONSTRATIVE, POSSESSIVE, INTERROGATIVE, INDEFINITE, NUMERAL, ORDINAL.
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Adjectives word list, defined
- ADJECTIVE /ˈædʒɪktɪv/ · noun
- A word belonging to a class of words that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun, typically by indicating a quality, quantity, or attribute, such as 'red', 'happy', or 'tall'. Also used more broadly in grammar to refer to the category or function of such describing words. Related: describer, modifier, qualifier, attribute.
- COMPARATIVE /kəmˈpærətɪv/ · adjective, noun
- Relating to or based on comparison; measured or judged in relation to something else. As a noun (chiefly in grammar), it refers to the form of an adjective or adverb expressing a higher degree of a quality than another, such as 'taller' or 'more quickly'. Related: relative, comparable, proportional, corresponding.
- SUPERLATIVE /ˌsuːpərˈleɪtɪv/ · adjective
- A form of a word used to compare three or more things, indicating which one is the most extreme or superior in some way. It is typically formed by adding -est to the end of an adjective or by using more or most before the adjective. Related: extreme, supreme, greatest, highest.
- DESCRIPTIVE /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/ · adjective
- Serving or intended to describe or depict something, especially by giving an account of its characteristics. In linguistics, it refers to the approach of describing how language is actually used rather than prescribing how it should be used. Related: vivid, graphic, pictorial, illustrative.
- QUALITY /ˈkwɒlɪti/ · noun, adjective
- The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something. Related: excellence, merit, virtue, worth.
- QUANTITY /kwɑːntɪti/ · noun
- The amount or size of something, or the number of things. Related: amount, number, measure, extent.
- DEMONSTRATIVE /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/ (British), /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/ (US) · adjective and noun
- As an adjective, demonstrative describes someone who openly shows their feelings and emotions, or something that serves to demonstrate or prove a point. As a noun in grammar, it refers to a word such as "this", "that", "these", or "those" used to point out a specific person or thing. Related: effusive, expressive, unrestrained, open.
- POSSESSIVE /ˈpɒsɛsɪv/ · adjective
- Having or showing a desire to own or control something; having or showing a feeling of pride or ownership. Related: possessory, covetous, desirous, coveting.
- INTERROGATIVE /ɪntəˈreɪtɪv/ · adjective
- Used to ask a question; expressing inquiry or doubt. An interrogative sentence is one that asks a question. Related: inquisitive, inquiring, questioning, doubtful.
- INDEFINITE /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ · adjective
- Not clearly defined or fixed; not limited or specified. Lacking a specific or particular quality, amount, or degree. Related: uncertain, indeterminate, unspecified, vague.
- NUMERAL /ˈnjuːmərəl/ · noun
- A number or a word used to represent a number; a symbol or figure used to represent a number, especially in writing or printing. Related: digit, figure, number, symbol.
- ORDINAL /ɔːrdɪnəl/ · adjective
- Relating to or denoting a position in a series or order, especially as indicated by a number or numeral. Used to describe something that is in a particular position or rank, such as first, second, or third. Related: first, second, third, primary.
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