What is an adjective of circumstance?

An adjective of circumstance is a type of adjective that describes the circumstances or conditions surrounding a noun. It's not the same as a descriptive adjective that tells you what something is like.

Here are some examples:

* "The annual meeting was a success." (annual describes the circumstance of the meeting happening every year)

* "He gave a brief presentation." (brief describes the circumstance of the presentation's length)

* "She made a sudden decision." (sudden describes the circumstance of the decision being made quickly)

* "The previous owner left the house in good condition." (previous describes the circumstance of the ownership being in the past)

Key characteristics of an adjective of circumstance:

* They often answer questions like when, where, how, why, or to what extent.

* They provide context and information about the situation surrounding the noun.

* They are usually placed before the noun they modify, but can sometimes follow.

While not a formal grammatical term, understanding adjectives of circumstance can help you better analyze and understand the meaning of sentences.