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substantive

Syllabification: (sub·stan·tive)
Pronunciation: /ˈsəbstəntiv/
Definition of substantive

adjective

  • 1having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable:there is no substantive evidence for the efficacy of these drugs
  • 2having a separate and independent existence.
  • (of a dye) not needing a mordant.
  • 3(of law) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which such things are established.

noun

Grammar
  • a noun.

Derivatives

substantival

Pronunciation: /ˌsəbstənˈtīvəl/
adjective

substantively

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'having an independent existence'): from Old French substantif, -ive or late Latin substantivus, from substantia 'essence' (see substance)

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