LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF ADJECTIVE WORDS IN THE LEXICAL SYSTEM OF MODERN ENGLISH
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This article offers a comprehensive linguistic analysis of adjectives within the lexical system of Modern English. It explores the various semantic, syntactic, and morphological properties of adjectives, highlighting their role in modifying nouns and conveying additional meaning to sentences. The article categorizes adjectives into types such as qualitative, quantitative, evaluative, and relative, and provides detailed examples of their usage in different contexts. It also examines the syntactic functions of adjectives, distinguishing between attributive and predicative positions, and explains how adjectives interact with other parts of speech, such as nouns and verbs. The morphological analysis covers the degree of comparison (comparative and superlative forms) and the process of adjective derivation through affixes. Ultimately, the article emphasizes the integral role of adjectives in enriching communication, contributing to both the structure and meaning of language. This analysis is a valuable resource for understanding the complex mechanisms underlying adjective use in Modern English.
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