Word info

adj.

Speech parts

1. adj. - Noun

2. adj. - Adjective

Meaning

adj. (plural adjs.)

(grammar) Abbreviation of adjective.

Abbreviation of adjustment.

Abbreviation of adjunct.

(mathematics, high school) Abbreviation of adjacent.

Abbreviation of adjusted.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

RATIONAL, adj. Devoid of all delusions save those of observation, experience and reflection. Ambrose Bierce

GENEROUS, adj. Originally this word meant noble by birth and was rightly applied to a great multitude of persons. It now means noble by nature and is taking a bit of a rest. Ambrose Bierce

INCOMPOSSIBLE, adj. Unable to exist if something else exists. Two things are incompossible when the world of being has scope enough for one of them, but not enough for both as Walt Whitman's poetry and God's mercy to man. Ambrose Bierce

ALONE, adj. In bad company. Ambrose Bierce

SELFISH, adj. Devoid of consideration for the selfishness of others. Ambrose Bierce

CALLOUS, adj. Gifted with great fortitude to bear the evils afflicting another. Ambrose Bierce

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