abstractadjective
Abstract adjectives are a semantic category of adjectives that denote qualities, states, or relations that are not directly perceivable by the senses. They describe domains such as morality, economics, culture, or thought rather than physical properties. Common examples include ethical, economic, cultural, intellectual, emotional, political, and theoretical.
In contrast to concrete adjectives, which express observable attributes (such as color, size, or texture), abstract
Formation and usage: Abstract adjectives often derive from abstract nouns or noun-based bases through suffixes such
Applications: In academic, policy, and literary contexts, abstract adjectives help frame discussions around ideas, ideologies, or
Limitations: The label abstract adjective is not universally standardized across grammars; some grammars classify adjectives by
See also: adjectives; abstract noun; concrete and abstract semantics; derivational morphology.