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substantive

[ suhb-stuhn-tiv ]

noun

Grammar.
  1. a noun.
  2. a pronoun or other word or phrase functioning or inflected like a noun.


adjective

  1. Grammar.
    1. pertaining to substantives.
    2. used in a sentence like a noun:

      a substantive adjective.

    3. expressing existence:

      “to be” is a substantive verb.

  2. having independent existence; independent.
  3. belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential.
  4. real or actual.
  5. of considerable amount or quantity.
  6. possessing substance; having practical importance, value, or effect:

    substantive issues under discussion.

  7. Law. pertaining to the rules of right which courts are called on to apply, as distinguished from rules of procedure ( adjective def 3 ).
  8. (of dye colors) attaching directly to the material without the aid of a mordant ( adjective def 4 ).

substantive

/ ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl; ˈsʌbstəntɪv /

noun

  1. grammar a noun or pronoun used in place of a noun
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, relating to, containing, or being the essential element of a thing
  2. having independent function, resources, or existence
  3. of substantial quantity
  4. solid in foundation or basis
  5. grammar denoting, relating to, or standing in place of a noun
  6. əˈæԳɪ relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure Compare adjective
  7. əˈæԳɪ (of a dye or colour) staining the material directly without use of a mordant
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲٲԳپԱ, noun
  • ˈܲٲԳپ, adverb
  • ˌܲٲˈپ, adverb
  • substantival, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ܲ·ٲ·پ· adverb
  • ܲ·ٲ·پ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·ܲ·ٲ·پ adjective
  • non·ܲ·ٲ·پ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ܲ·ٲ·پ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of substantive1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin ܲٲԳīܲ, equivalent to Latin substant(ia) substance + -īܲ -ive
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of substantive1

C15: from Late Latin ܲٲԳīܲ, from Latin ܲ to stand beneath; see substance
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Example Sentences

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"But the proof is in the pudding, and we will need to see if that position has changes substantively as well as rhetorically."

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It added there had been no "substantive engagement" other than via written correspondence, and it accused the regulator of pursuing a "vindictive and unreasonable campaign".

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“There is a great imperative that it be addressed substantively.”

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The only substantive concession he squeezed out of Mr Putin was a promise to end Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, a commitment he is accused by Ukraine of breaking within hours of the call.

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Zelensky has also commented, describing the conversation as "positive", "frank", and "very substantive".

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