adjectival

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

adjectival — 形容詞

  • 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

形容詞的

與形容詞相關的；具有形容詞功能的

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.'

學生們研究了形容詞片語，例如「有木製手柄的」和「裝滿清水的」。

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.'

在英語中，在名詞後加上後綴 -ous 經常形成形容詞形式，例如 danger 變成 dangerous。

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.