1. (

• adjective

) a word that expresses an attribute of something ;

2. (

• adjective ,

) the word class that qualifies nouns ;

1. (

• adjectival ,
• adjective

) of or relating to or functioning as an adjective; "adjectival syntax"; "an adjective clause" ;

2. (

• adjective ,
• procedural

) relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; "adjective law" ;