Substantive Definition

sŭbstən-tĭv
adjective
Existing independently; not dependent upon or subordinate to another.
Webster's New World
Of considerable amount or quantity; substantial.
Webster's New World
Independent in existence or function; not subordinate.
American Heritage
Having a real existence; actual.
Webster's New World
Of, containing, or dealing with the essential elements; essential.
Webster's New World
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noun
Something substantive.
Webster's New World
A noun or any other word or group of words that functions as a noun; nominal.
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Other Word Forms of Substantive

Noun

Singular:
substantive
Plural:
substantives

Origin of Substantive

  • Middle English substantif self-sufficient, independent from Old French substantive from Late Latin substantīvus from Latin substantia substance substance

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French substantif.

    From Wiktionary

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