meaning of substantive
1. Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
2. Depending on itself; independent.
3. Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
4. Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.
5. 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.
6. To substantivize.
7. a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun
Related Words
substantive | substantive dye | substantively | substantiveness |
