Word
Substantive
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
sub-stan-tive
Definition
- 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.
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