Definition of Substantive

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

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