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Substantive
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Meaning
Adj
●
Of the
essence
or
essential
element
of a thing.
Constituting the
substance
of
content
rather than
its
style
, and thus always nontrivial.
●
Having
substance
;
enduring
;
solid
;
firm
; substantial.
●
In Law:
Applying to
essential
legal
principles
and
rules
of right.
●
In Chemistry:
Not
needing
the use of a
mordant
to be made
fast
to that which is being dyed.
●
Depending on itself; independent.
●
In Grammar:
Of or
pertaining
to a substantive.
●
In Military:
Actually and
legally
held
, as
distinct
from an
acting
,
temporary
or
honorary
rank
or appointment
Noun
●
In Grammar:
Clipping of
noun
substantive.
●
Part of a
text
that
carries
the
meaning
, such as
words
and their ordering.
Verb
●
In Grammar:
To make a
word
belonging
to another
part of speech
into a
substantive
(that is, a
noun
) or
use it
as a
noun
.
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Origin
substantive
English
substantif
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Essential
Meaty
Substantial
Substantival
Noun
Subst.
Substantivize
Nominalize
In Essence
Noun Substantive
Antonyms
Superficial
Trivial
Adjective
Procedural
Related
Meaningful
Factual
Substantiative
Constructive
Cogent
Consequential
Salient
Tangible
Coherent
Actionable
Contentious
Credible
Nuanced
Philosophical
Persuasive
Comprehensive
Conclusive
Conceptual
Pragmatic
Explicit
Procedural
Significant
Constitutional
Pertinent
Definitive
Consensual
Normative
Compelling
Legitimate
Scientific
Statutory
Qualitative
Objective
Interpretative
Profound
Rational
Theoretical
Jurisdictional
Practical
Systematic
Immediate
Formal
Legal
Disciplinary
Material
Judicial
Logical
Justifiable
Contextual
Exhaustive
Doctrinal
Functional
Causal
Informational
Defensible
Subjective
Definitional
Representational
Contractual
Relational
Criminal Law
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