Synonyms of adjective
11 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for adjective is adjectival. Other synonyms of adjective are procedural, dependent, derivative, adjective noun and adnoun. The opposite of adjective is substantive.
Synonyms and similar words for adjective
adjectiveAdjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
- adjectivalOf or relating to or functioning as an adjective.
adjectiveApplying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
adjectiveIncapable of independent function.
nounMore synonyms
- adjective noun
- adnounAn adjective used as a noun (sensu stricto); an absolute adjective (nominalized adjective).
- describing word
- description wordAn adjective.
- noun adjectiveSynonym of adjectival noun.
verbMore synonyms
- adjectifyTo convert (a word that is not an adjective) into an adjective.
- adjectivizeTo convert a word into an adjective.
Opposite of adjective
adjectiveApplying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
- substantiveApplying to essential legal principles and rules of right.
Meaning of adjective
- noun A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
- noun A dependent; an accessory.
- adjective Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
adjective in other languages
Questions about synonyms of adjective
- What is another word for adjective?
- Adjective has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as adjectival, procedural, dependent, derivative, adjective noun, adnoun, describing word and description word.
- What is the opposite of adjective?
- The opposite of adjective is substantive.
- What does adjective mean?
- Adjective means a word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
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