adjectively
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Hence frustra, used adjectively, refers to the person; whereas irritus, the actual adjective, refers to the thing.
From Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes by Ludwig Döderlein
For the name "God" is used substantively; whereas "having Godhead" is used adjectively.
From Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Thomas Aquinas
Hayward. µ Battle is used adjectively or as the first part of a selfÐexplaining compound; as, battle brand, a ½brand¸ or sword used in battle; battle cry; battlefield; battle ground; battlearray; battle song.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
London, as the first syllable may be taken adjectively, will mean the Lake Hill.
From Memorials of Old London Volume I by P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield
In the manner of an adjective; as, a word used adjectively.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
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