adjectival

/ˌædʒekˈtaɪvl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌædʒekˈtaɪvl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-jik-ˈtī-vəl/ (ame, mw)

adjectival — adjective

  • adjectivalpositive
  • more adjectivalcomparative
  • most adjectivalsuperlative

1. describes a word, phrase, or clause that does the same job as an adjective — giv

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a word, phrase, or clause that does the same job as an adjective — giving extra information about a noun, such as what kind it is, which one, or how many.

例句

The students studied adjectival phrases such as 'with the wooden handle' and 'full of fresh water.'

adjectival phrase — a group of words doing an adjective's job

In English, adding the suffix '-ous' to a noun often creates an adjectival form, like 'dangerous' from 'danger.'

adjectival suffix — a word ending that turns a noun into an adjective

同義詞
  • adjective (noun use)

    'Adjective' is the ordinary word for a single describing word; 'adjectival' is more technical and usually refers to whole phrases or clauses.

  • modifying

    Describes any word or phrase that gives extra information about another word, not limited to adjectives

  • descriptive

    Broader — can describe verbs, adverbs, or whole sentences, not just noun modifiers

反義詞
  • adverbial

    Describes words, phrases, or clauses that function like adverbs (modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs)

文法句型

adjectival + noun

adjectival phrase / clause / suffix

用法筆記

Always used before a noun when directly modifying it (adjectival phrase, not phrase adjectival). This is a technical grammar term; everyday conversation uses 'adjective' instead.

常見錯誤

❌We learned about adjectival in class today.
✅We learned about adjectival phrases in class today.
💡'Adjectival' is not a noun; it must modify a noun like 'phrase,' 'clause,' or 'form.'
❌She used an adjectival word to describe the car.
✅She used an adjective to describe the car.
💡Use 'adjective' for a single describing word; 'adjectival' is best for phrases, clauses, or endings that function like adjectives.