Definition of adjective

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Adjective (n.) Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence..

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#NAME? :: -some (a.) An adjective suffix having primarily the sense of like or same, and indicating a considerable degree of the thing or quality denoted in the first part of the compound; as in mettlesome, full of mettle or spirit; gladsome, full of gladness; winsome, blithesome, etc..
Terebratulid :: Terebratulid (n.) Any species of Terebratula or allied genera. Used also adjectively.
Tontine :: Tontine (n.) An annuity, with the benefit of survivorship, or a loan raised on life annuities with the benefit of survivorship. Thus, an annuity is shared among a number, on the principle that the share of each, at his death, is enjoyed by the survivors, until at last the whole goes to the last survivor, or to the last two or three, according to the terms on which the money is advanced. Used also adjectively; as, tontine insurance..
Poecilopod :: Poecilopod (n.) One of the Poecilopoda. Also used adjectively.
Tetrazo- :: Tetrazo- (a.) A combining form (also used adjectively), designating any one of a series of double derivatives of the azo and diazo compounds containing four atoms of nitrogen..
Nounize :: Nounize (v. t.) To change (an adjective, verb, etc.) into a noun..
Oxy- :: Oxy- () A prefix, also used adjectively.
Adjective :: Adjective (v. t.) To make an adjective of; to form or change into an adjective.
More :: More (adv.) With an adjective or adverb (instead of the suffix -er) to form the comparative degree; as, more durable; more active; more sweetly..
Tetraonid :: Tetraonid (n.) A bird belonging to the tribe of which the genus Tetrao is the type, as the grouse, partridge, quail, and the like. Used also adjectively..
Rhematic :: Rhematic (a.) Having a verb for its base; derived from a verb; as, rhematic adjectives..
Decapod :: Decapod (n.) A crustacean with ten feet or legs, as a crab; one of the Decapoda. Also used adjectively..
Adjectively :: Adjectively (adv.) In the manner of an adjective; as, a word used adjectively..
Benzyl :: Benzyl (n.) A compound radical, C6H5.CH2, related to toluene and benzoic acid; -- commonly used adjectively..
Titano- :: Titano- () A combining form (also used adjectively) designating certain double compounds of titanium with some other elements; as, titano-cyanide, titano-fluoride, titano-silicate, etc..
Epithet :: Epithet (n.) An adjective expressing some quality, attribute, or relation, that is properly or specially appropriate to a person or thing; as, a just man; a verdant lawn..
Attribute :: Attribute (n.) Quality, etc., denoted by an attributive; an attributive adjunct or adjective..
Semite :: Semite (n.) One belonging to the Semitic race. Also used adjectively.
Adjectival :: Adjectival (a.) Of or relating to the relating to the adjective; of the nature of an adjective; adjective.
Adjective :: Adjective (n.) Relating to procedure.
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