Definition/Meaning of substantive

• English - Adjective: substantive ( comparative more substantive , superlative most substantive ) Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as , "substantive information". 2012 , The Economist , 06 Oct 2012 issue; The first presidential debate: Back in the centre , back in the game In one sense the first debate achieved the worst of all worlds: it managed to be technical , even dull , without being substantive…
• English - Noun: substantive ( plural substantives ) ( grammar ) A word that names a person , place , thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto) Alternative forms subst. ( abbreviation used in lexicography and grammar ) Synonyms noun (sensu stricto), noun substantive Hypernyms noun (sensu lato) Derived terms substantivise/substantivize substantival (substantivally) Translations
• English - Etymology: From Old French substantif .
• French - Adjective: substantive feminine form of substantif
• Interlingue - Pronunciation: Sʌbstæntɪv