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Substitutive

Sub′sti-tuˊtive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
substitutif
, L.
substitutivus
conditional.]
Tending to afford or furnish a substitute; making substitution; capable of being substituted.
Bp. Wilkins.

Definition 2024


substitutive

substitutive

English

Adjective

substitutive (comparative more substitutive, superlative most substitutive)

  1. Characteristic of, or serving as a substitute

Derived terms


French

Adjective

substitutive

  1. feminine singular of substitutif