adjective

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

ruСлово, которое описывает или изменяет существительное или местоимение, предоставляя дополнительную информацию о его качествах, количестве или состоянии.esPalabra que describe o modifica a un sustantivo o pronombre, aportando información adicional sobre sus cualidades, cantidad o estado.frMot qui décrit ou modifie un nom ou un pronom, en fournissant des informations supplémentaires sur ses qualités, sa quantité ou son état.deEin Wort, das ein Substantiv oder Pronomen näher beschreibt oder verändert und zusätzliche Informationen über Eigenschaften, Anzahl oder Zustand gibt.ptClasse de palavra que descreve ou modifica um substantivo ou pronome, atribuindo-lhe qualidades, estados, características ou indicando quantidade e relação.zh形容词是一种词类，用来描述或修饰名词或代词，提供关于其性质、数量或状态的信息。arكلمة تصف الاسم أو الضمير أو تحدد معناه، فتعطي معلومات إضافية عن صفاته أو كميته أو حاله.

1. Describing word A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОписательное словоesadjetivofradjectif (mot décrivant)deEigenschaftswortptPalavra descritivazh形容词arكلمة وصفية

   Синонимы: attributedescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

2. Word class B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрилагательноеesAdjetivo (clase de palabra)fradjectif (classe de mots)deAdjektivptAdjetivozh形容词arالصفة

   Синонимы: descriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

3. Functioning as an adjective B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрилагательноеesadjetivo (que funciona como adjetivo)fradjectif (qui fonctionne comme adjectif)deAdjektivptAdjetivozh形容词的arصفة

   Синонимы: adjectivalattributive

4. Legal term C2 formal legal

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

   • 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.

   ruПроцессуальныйesadjetivo (derecho procesal)fradjectif (droit processuel)deProzessualptProcessualzh程序性的arإجرائي

   Синонимы: adjectivalprocedural

• more adjective comparative form
• most adjective superlative form

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

ruЧасть речи, которая определяет или описывает существительное, выражая признак чего-либо.esParte de la oración que modifica o describe a un sustantivo, expresando una cualidad, propiedad o relación del mismo.frPartie du discours qui détermine ou décrit un nom, exprimant une qualité ou une caractéristique de quelque chose.deWortart, die ein Substantiv näher bestimmt oder beschreibt und eine Eigenschaft, Beschaffenheit oder Zugehörigkeit ausdrückt.ptClasse de palavras que caracteriza ou determina um substantivo, indicando qualidade, estado, modo de ser ou relação.zh一种词类，用来修饰或描述名词，表示事物的性质、特征或状态。arكلمة تدل على صفة أو نعت، وهي في النحو اسم يُذكر لبيان صفة الاسم أو وصفه أو تمييزه.

1. Word class A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрилагательноеesadjetivo (clase de palabra)frAdjectif (classe de mots)deAdjektivptAdjetivozh形容词arاسم الصفة

2. Grammatical category A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПрилагательноеesadjetivofradjectifdeAdjektivptAdjetivozh形容词arصِفَة

3. Descriptive function B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruФункция описанияesFunción descriptivafrFonction descriptivedeEigenschaftswort-FunktionptFunção descritivazh形容词性功能arوظيفة الوصف

   Синонимы: attributivedescriptorepithetmodifierqualifier

4. Legal term C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПроцессуальный терминesDerecho adjetivofradjectif (droit)deProzessrechtlicher BegriffptTermo processualzh程序性术语arمصطلح إجرائي

   Синонимы: adjectivalprocedural

• adjectives plural form
• adjectives' possessive plural form
• adjective's possessive singular form