Substantive
Definition of Substantive
Sub´stan`tive | a. | 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. | | n. | 1. | (Gram.) 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. | 1. | To substantivize. |
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