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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 def 3 ).
- (of dye colors) attaching directly to the material without the aid of a mordant ( adjective def 4 ).
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
- əˈæԳɪ relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure Compare adjective
- əˈæԳɪ (of a dye or colour) staining the material directly without use of a mordant
Derived Forms
- ˈܲٲԳپԱ, noun
- ˈܲٲԳپ, adverb
- ˌܲٲˈپ, adverb
- substantival, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ܲ·ٲ·پ· adverb
- ܲ·ٲ·پ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·ܲ·ٲ·پ adjective
- non·ܲ·ٲ·پ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ܲ·ٲ·پ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of substantive1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of substantive1
Example Sentences
"But the proof is in the pudding, and we will need to see if that position has changes substantively as well as rhetorically."
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".
“There is a great imperative that it be addressed substantively.”
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.
Zelensky has also commented, describing the conversation as "positive", "frank", and "very substantive".
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