adjective meaning and definition

ADJECTIVE noun

Definition of adjective (noun)

1. a word that expresses an attribute of something
2. the word class that qualifies nouns

ADJECTIVE adjective

Definition of adjective (adjective)

1. of or relating to or functioning as an adjective
   • "adjectival syntax"; "an adjective clause"
   • synonyms: adjectival
2. relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law
   • "adjective law"
   • synonyms: procedural
   • antonym: essential