Adjectives

/ˈædʒɪktɪvz/ noun

Definition

Words that describe or modify nouns by adding information about their qualities, quantities, or characteristics.

Etymology

From Latin 'adjectivus' meaning 'thrown toward,' from 'ad-' (toward) and 'jacere' (to throw). The grammatical term was formalized in Latin grammar and adopted into English.

Kelly Says

The most overused adjective in English writing is 'very'—linguists note that strong single adjectives like 'massive' or 'brilliant' pack more punch than 'very big' or 'very good,' yet writers keep defaulting to 'very'!

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