A word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes a noun’s referent.
To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.
To characterize with an adjective; to describe by using an adjective.
Needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
A member of a class of words functioning in a noun phrase to identify or distinguish a referent without describing or modifying it.
A dependent function in a noun phrase marking the NP as definite or indefinite. This function is usually filled by words in the determinative class but may be filled by other elements such as a genitive pronoun.
Something (some input factor, a nonsentient agent) that determines, or helps someone to determine, something else.
Someone (a sentient agent) who determines; a decider of a disposition.