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adjective [ ájjiktiv ]

noun (plural adjectives)

Definition:

grammar word describing noun: a word that describes or qualifies a noun or pronoun

adjective

Definition:

1. grammar acting as adjective: relating to, forming, or functioning as an adjective

2. law practised in court: relating to court practice and procedure rather than the principles of law.
See also substantiveadj (sense 7)

[14th century. Via French adjectif< Latin adjectivus< adjicere 'throw to' < jacere 'to throw']

adjectival [ ájjik tv'l ] adjective

adjectivally adverb

adjectively adverb

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