substantive [ˈsʌb stən tɪv]
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1. (adj.) substantive
independent existence; independent .2. substantive
belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential .3. substantive
real or actual.4. substantive
amount or quantity .5. substantive
substantive issues. 6. substantive
functioning as a noun:a substantive adjective. 7. substantive
is a substantive verb. 8. substantive
Law. relating to rules of right, rather than those of procedure 9. substantive
material without the aid of a mordant 10. (n.) substantive
noun .11. substantive
word or phrase functioning as a noun .Etymology: (1350–1400; ME < LL substantīvus )
Definition of 'substantive' Princeton's WordNet
1. (adj) substantive
word or group of words functioning as a noun 2. (adj) substantial, substantive
firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable"substantial equivalents" 3. (adj) substantive, essential
defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established"substantive law" 4. (adj) meaty, substantive
being on topic and prompting thought "a meaty discussion"
Definition of 'substantive' Webster Dictionary
1. (adj) substantive
substantive verb, that is, the verb to be2. (adj) substantive
independent 3. (adj) substantive
4. (adj) substantive
essential part or principles; as, the law substantive 5. (noun) substantive
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 substantives6. (verb) substantive
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