English English Dictionary
Result for Substantive
Substantive
(a.)
Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
Substantive
(a.)
Depending on itself; independent.
Substantive
(a.)
Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
Substantive
(a.)
Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.
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.
Substantive
(v. t.)
To substantivize.