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adjective in Malay

kata sifat

/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/

adjective in Malay: kata sifat, kata keadaan, adjektif. In English, adjective means a word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.

Malay words for adjective

(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent
kata sifat, kata keadaan, adjektif

English meaning of adjective

  1. noun A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
  2. noun A dependent; an accessory.
  3. adjective Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
  4. adjective Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.

Full definition of adjective

adjective in a sentence

  • The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives.
  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:adjective.

Synonyms of adjective

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adjective in other languages

Questions about adjective in Malay

What is the meaning of adjective in Malay?
Adjective in Malay is kata sifat, kata keadaan, adjektif.
Apakah maksud adjective dalam bahasa Melayu?
Adjective: kata sifat, kata keadaan, adjektif.
What does adjective mean in English?
Adjective means a word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.

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