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Noun: adjective  a-jik-tiv
  1. A word that expresses an attribute of something
     
  2. The word class that qualifies nouns
Adjective: adjective  a-jik-tiv
  1. Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective
    "an adjective clause";
    - adjectival
     
  2. (law) relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
    "adjective law";
    - procedural

Derived forms: adjectives

Type of: major form class, modifier, qualifier

Encyclopedia: Adjective