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adjective

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə(k).tɪv/
noun
  1. (grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.

    "The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."

  2. A dependent; an accessory.

verb
  1. To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.

  2. (chiefly as a participle) To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective.

adjective
  1. Incapable of independent function.

    Similar: dependent, derivative

  2. (grammar) Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.

    Similar: adjectival

  3. Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.

    Similar: procedural

Synonymsadjectival, dependent, derivative, procedural
Antonymssubstantive, substantive

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