 adjective |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a word that expresses an attribute of something | |
| Related terms: | modifier comparative relational_adjective superlative descriptive_adjective | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (grammar) the word class that qualifies nouns | |
| Related terms: | part_of_speech major_form_class | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or functioning as an adjective | |
| Synonyms: | adjectival | |
| Examples: | "adjectival syntax" "an adjective clause" |
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| 4. | [ adjective ] (law) applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure | |
| Synonyms: | procedural | |
| Examples: | "adjective law" |
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| Related terms: | substantive law | |
| Similar spelling: |
adjectively adjectival adjectivally adjustive |
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