Attribute vs Adjective

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What's the difference between an attribute and an adjective in the English Grammar?
 
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What's the difference between an attribute and an adjective in the English Grammar?
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An attribute in English grammar is an attributive adjective or noun. An adjective names an attribute of a noun. Source OED.
 
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In Russian grammar an attribute is a part of a sentence while an adjective is a part of speech. Can it be applied to English grammar?
 
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