Definition of
substantive has definitions from the fields of grammar,linguistics,law
1
[ adjective ] being the essence or essential element of a thing

Synonyms

substantial in_essence

Examples

"substantial equivalents" "substantive information"

Used in print

(Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstasy....)

No fold could be accidental , each turn of the drapery had to serve organically , to cover the Madonna 's slender legs and feet so that they would give substantive support to Christ 's body , to intensify her inner turmoil .

Related terms

essential

2
[ adjective ] (law) applying to essential legal principles and rules of right

Synonyms

essential

Examples

"substantive law"

Related terms

adjective law

3
[ adjective ] having substance and prompting thought

Synonyms

meaty

Examples

"a meaty discussion"

Related terms

meaningful

4
[ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun

Related terms

word noun

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

S AH1 B S T AH0 N T IH0 V

Similar Spelling

substantiative substantival substantiate substantiated substantial substance substantially substantiation substantiating substantiality substrate substitute substation substandard

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