Definitions for substantiveˈsʌb stən tɪv
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
sub•stan•tiveˈsʌb stən tɪv(adj.)
having independent existence; independent.
belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential.
real or actual.
of considerable amount or quantity.
possessing substance; having practical importance, value, or effect:
substantive issues.
of, pertaining to, or functioning as a noun: expressing existence: To be
a substantive adjective.
is a substantive verb.
Category: Grammar
Law. relating to rules of right, rather than those of procedure
Category: Law
Ref: (opposed to adjective 5 )
(of dye colors) attaching directly to the material without the aid of a mordant
Category: Textiles
Ref: (opposed to adjective )
(n.)a noun.
Category: Grammar
a pronoun, adjective, or other word or phrase functioning as a noun.
Category: Grammar
Origin of substantive:
1350–1400; ME < LL substantīvus
sub′stan•tive•ness(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
substantive(adj)
any word or group of words functioning as a noun
substantial, substantive(adj)
having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
"substantial equivalents"
substantive, essential(adj)
defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
"substantive law"
meaty, substantive(adj)
being on topic and prompting thought
"a meaty discussion"
Wiktionary
substantive(Noun)
A word that names or refers to a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns and personal pronouns are always substantives by nature.
substantive(Adjective)
Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information".
substantive(Adjective)
Having substance and prompting thought.
substantive(Adjective)
Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law".
substantive(Adjective)
Of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
Origin: From substantif.
Webster Dictionary
Substantive(adj)
betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be
Substantive(adj)
depending on itself; independent
Substantive(adj)
enduring; solid; firm; substantial
Substantive(adj)
pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive
Substantive(noun)
a noun or name; the part of speech which designates something that exists, or some object of thought, either material or immaterial; as, the words man, horse, city, goodness, excellence, are substantives
Substantive(verb)
to substantivize
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