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substantive
[suhb-stuhn-tiv]
noun
a noun.
a pronoun or other word or phrase functioning or inflected like a noun.
adjective
Grammar.
pertaining to substantives.
used in a sentence like a noun.
a substantive adjective.
expressing existence.
“to be” is a substantive verb.
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 under discussion.
Law.pertaining to the rules of right which courts are called on to apply, as distinguished from rules of procedure (adjective ).
(of dye colors) attaching directly to the material without the aid of a mordant (adjective ).
substantive
/ ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl, ˈsʌbstəntɪv /
noun
grammar a noun or pronoun used in place of a noun
adjective
of, relating to, containing, or being the essential element of a thing
having independent function, resources, or existence
of substantial quantity
solid in foundation or basis
grammar denoting, relating to, or standing in place of a noun
relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure Compare adjective
(of a dye or colour) staining the material directly without use of a mordant
Other 51Թ Forms
- substantively adverb
- substantiveness noun
- nonsubstantive adjective
- nonsubstantiveness noun
- unsubstantive adjective
- ˈܲٲԳپԱ noun
- ˈܲٲԳپ adverb
- ˌܲٲˈپ adverb
- substantival adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of substantive1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of substantive1
Example Sentences
There is no substantive "No" campaign, making it hard to have a balanced debate.
Yet despite the noise they made, substantive change proved harder to achieve, leading to Lee’s political awakening in 2004.
Strikeouts are a single lens in viewing the substantive changes over the last 100-plus years in how pitchers are utilized, record outs and withstand the burden.
He delivered the most thorough and substantive remarks.
"The issues we raised were substantive, and they reflect frustrations shared by many residents – including Labour voters – about how the town is being led," he added.
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