THE ADJECTIVE
Structure
A word denoting an attribute of the noun
Simple
Black, white, right, sweet
Compound
Snow-white sheet
Pitch-dark
Derivative (->)
Derivative adjectives
Common suffixes
-ful: attached to abstract nouns
-less:
denotes lack of something: homeless
action cannot be performed: countless
Meaning of base noun does not apply: tireless
One-syllable adjectives
Except: like, real, right, wrong
Two-syllable adjectives
-er, -y, -le-, -ow, -some
Last syllable is stressed: complete, obscure, etc
Exception: adjectives that start with a- prefix
Analytical comparison
Comparative degree: more/less
Superlative degree: the most/least