| Adjective | Etymology | Meaning | Origin | |---|---|---|---| | aboriginal | Latin: ab (from) + origo (beginning) | Relating to the original inhabitants of a region | 16th century | | absolute | Latin: absolutus (freed from) | Complete, unrestricted, not subject to limitations | 15th century | | abstract | Latin: abstrahere (to draw away) | Existing in thought or as an idea, rather than in physical form | 16th century | | academic | Latin: academia (Plato's school) | Relating to education or scholarship | 16th century | | accessible | Latin: accedere (to approach) | Easy to approach or reach | 16th century | | accommodating | Latin: accommodare (to adapt) | Willing or able to adapt to the needs or wishes of others | 17th century | | accurate | Latin: accuratus (carefully executed) | Free from error or mistakes | 16th century | | achievable | Old French: achiever (to accomplish) | Possible to achieve or accomplish | 19th century | | active | Latin: activus (actively engaged) | Engrossed in or tending to action | 16th century | | actual | Latin: actualis (existing in reality) | Real, existing in fact, not imaginary | 16th century | | acute | Latin: acutus (sharp) | Keen, sharp, or severe | 14th century | | adaptable | Latin: adaptare (to fit) | Capable of being adapted to different conditions or situations | 19th century | | adequate | Latin: adaequatus (made equal) | Sufficient to meet a need or purpose | 16th century | | adjoining | Old French: ajoindre (to join) | Situated next to or bordering another | 15th century | | adjustable | Latin: adjustare (to adjust) | Capable of being adjusted or regulated | 17th century | | administrative | Latin: administrare (to administer) | Relating to the administration or management of something | 19th century | | admissible | Latin: admittere (to admit) | Acceptable or allowable | 16th century | | admirable | Latin: admirari (to wonder at) | Worthy of admiration or respect | 16th century | | advanced | Old French: avancier (to go forward) | Far along in development or progress | 15th century | | advantageous | Latin: advenire (to happen) | Beneficial, offering an advantage | 16th century | | adventurous | Latin: advenire (to happen) | Willing to take risks or try new things | 18th century | | advisable | Latin: advisare (to consider) | Worth considering or doing | 16th century |
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