An abbreviated form of adjective, used in grammar, linguistics, and word notation systems.
Modern abbreviation formed by taking the first few letters of adjective. This type of shorthand emerged in the 20th century with the growth of linguistic notation systems and digital technology.
In grammar books and coding systems, 'adj' is a shorthand that saves space while remaining instantly recognizable to anyone with grammatical training—a perfect example of specialized abbreviations creating efficiency.
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