—n. a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify it or describe it.
—adj. additional; not standing by itself; dependent.
Derivatives:
adjectival adj. adjectivally adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF adjectif -ive ult. f. L adjicere adject- (as AD-, jacere throw)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.