Word Meaning

substantive definition and meaning

a. Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
a. Depending on itself; independent.
a. Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
a. Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.
n. 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.
v. t. To substantivize.