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Meaning of 'substantive' (Webster Dictionary)

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

Meaning of 'substantive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . substantive [ a]
Meaning (1):
- defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
Example in sentence:
  • substantive law
2 . substantive [ s]
Meaning (2):
- being on topic and prompting thought
Example in sentence:
  • a meaty discussion
Meaning (3):
- of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
Example in sentence:
  • a substantial argument

Nearby Words:

sub sub judice sub- sub-base sub-bass subacid subacrid subacromial subact subaction

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