Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun adjective

2 senses of adjective

Sense 1
adjective -- (a word that expresses an attribute of something)
       => modifier, qualifier -- (a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb)

Sense 2
adjective -- (the word class that qualifies nouns)
       => major form class -- (any of the major parts of speech of traditional grammar)

Antonyms of adj adjective

1 of 2 senses of adjective

Sense 2
adjective (vs. substantive), procedural -- (relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; "adjective law")

substantive (vs. adjective), essential -- (defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established; "substantive law")

Similarity of adj adjective

2 senses of adjective

Sense 1
adjectival, adjective -- (of or relating to or functioning as an adjective; "adjectival syntax"; "an adjective clause")

Sense 2
adjective (vs. substantive), procedural -- (relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; "adjective law")