ATTRIBUTIVE
At*trib"u*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. attributif.]
Defn: Attributing; pertaining to, expressing, or assigning an attribute; of the nature of an attribute.
ATTRIBUTIVE
At*trib"u*tive, n., (Gram.)
Defn: A word that denotes an attribute; esp. a modifying word joined to a noun; an adjective or adjective phrase.
ATTRIBUTIVELY
At*trib"u*tive*ly, adv.
Defn: In an attributive manner.
ATTRITE At*trite", a. Etym: [L. attritus, p. p. of atterere; ad + terere to rub. See Trite.]
1. Rubbed; worn by friction. Milton.
2. (Theol.)
Defn: Repentant from fear of punishment; having attrition of grief for sin; — opposed to contrite.