northwestern
nawth-WEHST-uhn
Northwestern (adjective) means Located in, from, or relating to the northwest. Example: “The company is based in the northwestern part of the state.”
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Located in, from, or relating to the northwest.
"The company is based in the northwestern part of the state."
"Northwestern Europe has a mild, wet climate."
"A cold northwestern wind blew across the fields all afternoon."
How to use northwestern
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to or found in the northwest region.
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Word forms
- Plural
- northwesterns
- Comparative
- more northwestern
- Superlative
- most northwestern
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Etymology
Likely from an unrecorded Old English "*norþwesterne," combining "north" and "western."
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What does “northwestern” mean?
The word “northwestern” means located in, from, or relating to the northwest. In plain terms, relating to or found in the northwest region.
How do you pronounce “northwestern”?
“Northwestern” is pronounced nawth-WEHST-uhn (/nɔːθˈwɛstn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “northwestern” in a sentence?
Here is “northwestern” used in a sentence: “The company is based in the northwestern part of the state.”
What part of speech is “northwestern”?
“Northwestern” is an adjective.
Where does the word “northwestern” come from?
The word “northwestern” comes from Old English. Likely from an unrecorded Old English "*norþwesterne," combining "north" and "western.".
Is “northwestern” a common word?
“Northwestern” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between northwestern and northwest?
Northwest is typically used as a noun or direction ('heading northwest'), while northwestern is the adjective form used to describe something located in, from, or relating to the northwest ('the northwestern coast'). Both refer to the same direction but function differently in a sentence.
When should you use northwestern instead of just north or west?
Northwestern is used when a location or feature lies between north and west rather than directly in either direction. It gives a more precise description than using 'north' or 'west' alone when something is positioned diagonally between the two.
How is northwestern typically used in a geographic description?
Northwestern usually appears before a noun to describe a region, such as 'northwestern Europe' or 'the northwestern United States.' It modifies the noun to show the area is located in or relates to the northwest part of a larger region.
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