Meaning of SUBSTANTIVE in English

Use in sentences of SUBSTANTIVE

Meaning of SUBSTANTIVE in English

• 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.
• 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.
• To substantivize.

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