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ad·jec·tive (aj′ik tiv)

noun

any of a class of words used to modify a noun or other substantive, as by describing qualities of the entity denoted, stating its limits or quantity, or distinguishing it from others (Ex.: good, every, Aegean)

Etymology: ME & OFr adjectif < L adjectivus, that is added < adjectus, pp. of adjicere, to add to < ad-, to + jacere, to throw: see jet

adjective

  1. of an adjective
  2. having the nature or function of an adjective
  3. dependent or subordinate
  4. Law of or relating to practice and procedure; procedural

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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