Main Entry:

¹ad·jec·tive

Pronunciation:

\ˈa-jik-tiv also ˈa-jə-tiv\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French adjectif, from Late Latin adjectivus, from Latin adjectus, past participle of adjicere to throw to, from ad- + jacere to throw — more at jet

Date:

14th century

1 : of, relating to, or functioning as an adjective <an adjective clause> 2 : not standing by itself : dependent 3 : requiring or employing a mordant <adjective dyes> 4 : procedural <adjective law>

— ad·jec·tive·ly adverb