noun

adjacent

/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ adj·ace·nt 3 syllables

Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse no…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Adjacent

Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.

Something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right triangle that is neither the hypotenuse nor the opposite.

How to use Adjacent

Adjacent is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does adjacent have?

Adjacent has 3 syllables: adj·ace·nt. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is adjacent?

Adjacent is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Adjacent can be used in sentences where a noun describing something that lies next to something else, especially the side of a right trian is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Adjacent starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does adjacent have?

Adjacent has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.