noun
Meaning 1
An adjective that describes a noun.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
descriptive adjective
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noun
Meaning 2
an adjective that ascribes to its noun the value of an attribute of that noun (e.g., `a nervous person' or `a musical speaking voice')
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: qualifying adjective
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adjective
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: kuvaileva adjektiivi — type of adjective
- Korean: 묘사적 형용사 (myosajeok hyeong'yongsa) — type of adjective