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Webster 1913 Edition
Substantive
Sub′stan-tive
,Adj.
[L.
substantivus
: cf. F. substantif
.] 1.
Betokening or expressing existence;
as, the
. substantive
verb, that is, the verb to be
2.
Depending on itself; independent.
He considered how sufficient and
substantive
this land was to maintain itself without any aid of the foreigner. Bacon.
3.
Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
Strength and magnitude are qualities which impress the imagination in a powerful and
substantive
manner. Hazlitt.
4.
Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles;
as, the law
. substantive
Noun substantive
(Gram.)
, a noun which designates an object, material or immaterial; a substantive.
– Substantive color
, one which communicates its color without the aid of a mordant or base; – opposed to adjective color.
Sub′stan-tive
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
substantif
.] (Gram.)
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
Sub′stan-tive
,Verb.
T.
To substantivize.
[R.]
Cudworth.
Webster 1828 Edition
Substantive
SUB'STANTIVE
,Adj.
1.
Solid; depending on itself. [Not in use.]SUB'STANTIVE
,Noun.
Definition 2024
Substantive
substantive
substantive
See also: Substantive and substantivé
English
Adjective
substantive (comparative more substantive, superlative most substantive)
- Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information".
- Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
- (Can we date this quote?), Hazlitt, (Please provide the title of the work):
- Strength and magnitude are qualities which impress the imagination in a powerful and substantive manner.
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- (law) Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law".
- (chemistry) Of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
- Depending on itself; independent.
- (Can we date this quote?), Francis Bacon, (Please provide the title of the work):
- He considered how sufficient and substantive this land was to maintain itself without any aid of the foreigner.
-
- (grammar) used like a noun substantive
- (military) (describing a rank or appointment) actually and legally held, as distinct from an acting, temporary or honorary rank or appointment.
Synonyms
- (of the essential element): essential, in essence
- (having substance): meaty, substantial
- (grammar): substantival
Antonyms
- (having substance): superficial
- (legal): adjective, procedural
- verbal
- (of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant): adjective
Derived terms
Derived terms
Translations
of the essence or essential element of a thing
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having substance and prompting thought
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(law)
of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant
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(grammar)
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substantival — see substantival
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Noun
substantive (plural substantives)
Alternative forms
- subst. (abbreviation used in lexicography and grammar)
Synonyms
- noun (sensu stricto), noun substantive
Hypernyms
- noun (sensu lato)
Derived terms
Derived terms
Translations
noun — see noun