1. They also usually can only be used attributively , not predicatively. 2. All adjectives can be used either attributively , predicatively, or substantively. 3. Fun, like many nouns used attributively , moved gradually into its new role. 4. Pronouns, nouns and verbs, especially state verbs, can be used attributively . 5. This form is used when the adjective is used attributively , where it precedes the noun. 6. Its literal meaning is sustainer, a name metaphorically and attributively used for Khuda or God. 7. Adjectives agree with their nouns in number and gender but agree in state only if used attributively . 8. In English, some " plurale tantum " nouns have a singular form, used only attributively . 9. When there is no attributive form, this doesn't mean it can't be used attributively . 10. :: It seems to me that the noun " master " is being used attributively rather than possessively.