substantive

Definition of Substantive in English :

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Noun

1. substantive

any word or group of words functioning as a noun

Adjective

2. substantial, substantive

having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

Example Sentences:
'substantial equivalents'

substantial

3. essential, substantive

defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

Example Sentences:
'substantive law'

essential

4. meaty, substantive

being on topic and prompting thought

Example Sentences:
'a meaty discussion'

meaty

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Substantive

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noun

1. grammar

a noun or pronoun used in place of a noun

adjective

2.

of, relating to, containing, or being the essential element of a thing

3.

having independent function, resources, or existence

4.

of substantial quantity

5.

solid in foundation or basis

6. grammar

denoting, relating to, or standing in place of a noun

7. (səbˈstæntɪv )

relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure

Compare adjective (sense 3)

8. (səbˈstæntɪv )

(of a dye or colour) staining the material directly without use of a mordant

Substantive

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adjective

1.

existing independently; not dependent upon or subordinate to another

2.

of considerable amount or quantity; substantial

3.

having a real existence; actual

4.

a.

of, containing, or dealing with the essential elements; essential

b.

having direct bearing on a matter

5.

of or relating to legal rights and principles as distinguished from legal procedures

6.

becoming fixed without the use of a mordant

said of a dye

7. Grammar

a.

expressing existence

the substantive verb “to be”

b.

of or used as a substantive

noun

8.

something substantive

9. Grammar

a noun or any other word or group of words that functions as a noun; nominal

Substantive

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adj.

1. Substantial; considerable.

2. Independent in existence or function; not subordinate.

3. Not imaginary; actual; real.

4. Of or relating to the essence or substance; essential: substantive information.

5. Having a solid basis; firm.

6. Grammar Expressing or designating existence; for example, the verb to be.

7. Grammar Designating a noun or noun equivalent.

n.
Grammar

A word or group of words functioning as a noun.

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