Substantive Synonyms & Definitions

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• SubstantiveDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (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.
2. (a.) Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.
3. (a.) Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
4. (v. t.) To substantivize.
5. (a.) Depending on itself; independent.
6. (a.) Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.

• SubstantivenessDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) The quality or state of being substantive.