adjective
How many syllables in adjective?
There are 3 syllables in the word adjective.Divide adjective into syllables:
ad · jec · tive
How to pronounce adjective:
Synonyms for adjective:
classifying adjective
comparative
comparative degree
modifier
positive
positive degree
qualifier
qualifying adjective
relational adjective
superlative
superlative degree
Antonyms for adjective:
naming word
noun
noun substantive
substantive
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