adj.

A form of adjective — A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.

Meanings

nounadj. (plural adjs.)

plural adjs. · alternative adj

  1. abbreviationgrammarAbbreviation of adjective.
nounadj. (plural not attested)

alternative adj

  1. abbreviationno pluralAbbreviation of adjustment.
  2. abbreviationno pluralAbbreviation of adjunct.
adjectiveadj. (not comparable)

alternative adj

  1. abbreviationnot comparableAbbreviation of adjacent.
  2. abbreviationnot comparableAbbreviation of adjusted.

Synonyms & antonyms

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