adjective

• Ein Wort, das ein Substantiv oder Pronomen näher beschreibt oder verändert und zusätzliche Informationen über Eigenschaften, Anzahl oder Zustand gibt.

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about its qualities, quantity, or state.

1. Describing wordA2formal

   A word that expresses an attribute of something, typically used to describe or modify a noun.

   Eigenschaftswort

   • In the phrase 'a red car', 'red' is an adjective.
   • Adjectives can describe size, color, shape, and many other qualities.
   • She used several adjectives to describe the beautiful sunset.

   Synonymeattributedescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

2. B1formal

   The word class that qualifies nouns, providing additional information about them.

   Adjektiv

   • Adjectives are a major part of speech in English.
   • Comparative and superlative forms are common for adjectives.
   • Learning to use adjectives correctly improves your writing.

   Synonymedescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

3. B1formal

   Relating to or functioning as an adjective; describing or modifying a noun.

   Adjektiv

   • The word 'golden' is an adjective in 'golden opportunity'.
   • Some words can function as both nouns and adjectives.
   • Adjectival phrases can add detail to a sentence.

   Synonymeadjectivalattributive

4. Legal termC2formallegal

   Relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law (substantive law).

   Prozessual

   • Adjective law governs the process of how cases are conducted.
   • The lawyer focused on adjective rules for filing the appeal.
   • Understanding adjective law is essential for procedural fairness.

   Synonymeadjectivalprocedural

• Wortart, die ein Substantiv näher bestimmt oder beschreibt und eine Eigenschaft, Beschaffenheit oder Zugehörigkeit ausdrückt.

A word class that qualifies or describes a noun, expressing an attribute of something.

1. Word classA2formal

   A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, expressing an attribute of something.

   Adjektiv

   • In the phrase 'a red car', 'red' is an adjective.
   • Adjectives can describe size, color, shape, and many other qualities.
   • She used several adjectives to describe the beautiful sunset.

2. Grammatical categoryA2formal

   The word class that qualifies nouns, often used to provide more information about them.

   Adjektiv

   • Adjectives are an essential part of speech in English.
   • Comparative and superlative forms are common for adjectives.
   • Learning to use adjectives correctly improves your writing.

3. Descriptive functionB1formal

   Relating to or functioning as an adjective; describing or modifying a noun.

   Eigenschaftswort-Funktion

   • The word 'happy' has an adjectival function in this sentence.
   • Some words can be both nouns and adjectives depending on context.
   • Adjectival phrases can add detail to a description.

   Synonymeattributivedescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

4. Legal termC1formal

   Relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law (adjective law).

   Prozessrechtlicher Begriff

   • Adjective law governs the process of how cases are conducted in court.
   • The lawyer specialized in adjective law and procedural matters.
   • Understanding adjective rules is crucial for legal practitioners.

   Synonymeadjectivalprocedural