Adjective \Ad"jec*tive\ ([a^]d"j[e^]k*t[i^]v), a. [See
   {Adjective}, n.]
   
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   1. Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of
      an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.
      
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   2. Not standing by itself; dependent.
      
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   {Adjective color}, a color which requires to be fixed by some
      mordant or base to give it permanency.
      
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   3. Relating to procedure. "The whole English law, substantive
      and adjective." --Macaulay.
      
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