Word: ADJECTIVE
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Definition of ADJECTIVE
- (grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.
"The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."
- A dependent; an accessory.
- To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.
- (chiefly as a participle) To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective.
- Incapable of independent function.
- (grammar) Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
- Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "The referee verified that "adjective" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "adjective" to secure the victory."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "J", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 22 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 22 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 26 pts |
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🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ADJECTIVE:
- # the adjective effect
- # master of adjective
- # playing with adjective
- # in terms of adjective
Anagrams
Words that contain the exact same letters as ADJECTIVE:
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Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of ADJECTIVE:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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