substantive

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbst(ə)ntɪv/

adjective

Pronunciation: /also səbˈstantɪv/
  • 1having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable: there is no substantive evidence for the efficacy of these drugs
  • 2having a separate and independent existence.
  • (of a rank or appointment) not acting or temporary; permanent: he earned the rank of Substantive Corporal
  • (of an enactment, motion, or resolution) made in due form as such; not amended.
  • 3(of law) defining rights and duties, as opposed to giving the procedural rules by which those rights and duties are enforced.
  • 4(of a dye) not needing a mordant.

noun

  • (also noun substantive) Grammar, dated a noun.

Derivatives

substantival

Pronunciation: /-ˈtʌɪv(ə)l/
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)