1. Noun
Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.
2. Noun
Not standing by itself; dependent.
3. Noun
Relating to procedure.
4. Noun
A word used with a noun, or substantive, to express a quality of the thing named, or something attributed to it, or to limit or define it, or to specify or describe a thing, as distinct from something else. Thus, in phrase, "a wise ruler," wise is the adjective, expressing a property of ruler.
5. Noun
A dependent; an accessory.
6. Verb
To make an adjective of; to form or change into an adjective.
7. Adjective
relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; "adjective law"
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8. Noun
a word that expresses an attribute of something
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