3syllables
substantive
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Definitions ofsubstantive
1noun
- (grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)
Synonyms: noun, "noun substantive"
- Part of a text that carries the meaning, such as words and their ordering.
1verb
- (grammar) to make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun
Synonyms: nominalize, substantivize
1adjective
- Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information"
Synonyms: essential, "in essence"
- Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial
Synonyms: meaty, substantial
- Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law"
- 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.
- (grammar) used like a noun substantive
Synonyms: substantival
- (of a rank or appointment) actually and legally held, as distinct from an acting, temporary or honorary rank or appointment
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