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Adjective: alternatives and connections

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Adjective

Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.

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Narrower term 3

Comparative 76% connected

Of or pertaining to comparison.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Positive 76% connected

Having a real position, existence, or energy; existing in fact; real; actual; -- opposed to negative.

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Superlative 76% connected

Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the…

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Broader term 2

Modifier 76% connected

One who, or that which, modifies.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Qualifier 76% connected

One who, or that which, qualifies; that which modifies, reduces, tempers or restrains.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 2

Adjectival 74% connected

Of or relating to the relating to the adjective; of the nature of an adjective; adjective.

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Adjectival 74% connected

Of or relating to the relating to the adjective; of the nature of an adjective; adjective.

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Synonym 1

Adjectival 92% connected

Of or relating to the relating to the adjective; of the nature of an adjective; adjective.

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Antonym 2

Essential 94% connected

Belonging to the essence, or that which makes an object, or class of objects, what it is.

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Essential 94% connected

Belonging to the essence, or that which makes an object, or class of objects, what it is.

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