1. in a way that describes or modifies a noun; functioning as an adjective before a noun
Usage: grammar

Examples

• In ‘stone wall,’ the word ‘stone’ is used attributively.
• The adjective ‘red’ functions attributively in ‘red car.’
• When ‘kitchen’ modifies ‘table’ attributively, we get ‘kitchen table.’
• The word ‘morning’ is used attributively in ‘morning coffee.’
• In grammar class, we learned how nouns can function attributively.
• The term ‘school’ works attributively in ‘school bus.’