Ad″jec‐tive (ăd″jĕk‐tĭv), a. [See Adjective, n.]
1. Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.
2. Not standing by itself; dependent.
Adjective color, a color which requires to be fixed by some mordant or base to give it permanency.
3. Relating to procedure. “The whole English law, substantive and adjective.” Macaulay.