adjectively

7.7

In the way a describing word gives information about a noun

adverb
/ˌædʒɪkˈtɪvli/

: adjetivamente

Many nouns can function adjectively to modify other nouns.

Examples

In the phrase 'chicken soup', 'chicken' is used adjectively.
Many nouns, such as 'sports' in 'sports car', can function adjectively to modify other nouns.
The author explained how the color terms could be used adjectively in different contexts.
He described the painting adjectively.
The teacher explained how to use words adjectively.
In the phrase 'chicken soup', the word 'chicken' is used adjectively to describe the type of soup.
The teacher showed the students how adjectives can be used adjectively to enhance their writing.

Synonyms

adjectivally

vsadjectively

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In a way that describes a person or thing

has identical meaning but is an alternative adverbial form

Surface Forms

adjectively positive

Morphology

adjectively = adjective (transparent) = adjective + ly

Formed by the regular adjective-to-adverb suffix '-ly'; meaning is directly derived from the adjective 'adjective'.

Etymology

Adjectively comes from adjective, which originally meant 'added' because ad- means 'to' and the idea was putting one word 'to' another, much like the common word add. The ending -ly turns it into an adverb, so adjectively means 'in the way of an adjective'.