Sekirov Dictionary

adjective

/ˈæd͡ʒ.ɪk.tɪv/

adjective 4
noun 2
verb 2
forms 3

adjective4

Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
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Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
- The whole English law, substantive and adjective. — 1849
Needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
(no longer used) Incapable of independent function.

noun2

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A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
- The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives.
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(no longer used) A dependent; an accessory.
- it must be an adjective of dain — 1655

verb2

To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective.
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To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.
- Language has as much occasion to adjective the distinct signification of the verb, and to adjective also the mood, as it has to adjective time. It has […] adjectived all three. — 1805

forms

adjectived · adjectiving · adjectives

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