Substantive

['sʌbst(ə)ntɪv] or [səb'stæntɪv]

Definition

(noun.) any word or group of words functioning as a noun.

(adj.) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established; 'substantive law' .

Typist: Willard--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.

(a.) Depending on itself; independent.

(a.) Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.

(a.) Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.

(n.) 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.

(v. t.) To substantivize.

Editor: Rosalie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. (Gram.) Noun, name.

Typist: Ruth

Examples

Editor: Maggie

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