attributive

at·trib·u·tive

adj \ə-ˈtri-byə-tiv\

Definition of ATTRIBUTIVE

1

: relating to or of the nature of an attribute : attributing

2

: joined directly to a modified noun without a linking verb (as city in city streets)

— attributive noun

— at·trib·u·tive·ly adverb

Examples of ATTRIBUTIVE

1. “Red” in “red hair” is an attributive adjective.
2. In “airplane pilot” the noun “airplane” is attributive.

First Known Use of ATTRIBUTIVE

1606

Rhymes with ATTRIBUTIVE

contributive, retributive