Substantive — Sub stan*tive, a. [L. substantivus: cf. F. substantif.] 1. Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be. [1913 Webster] 2. Depending on itself; independent. [1913 Webster] He considered how sufficient and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Substantive color — Substantive Sub stan*tive, a. [L. substantivus: cf. F. substantif.] 1. Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be. [1913 Webster] 2. Depending on itself; independent. [1913 Webster] He considered how… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Substantive — may refer to:In grammar: * a noun substantive, now also called simply noun * a verb substantive, a verb like English be when expressing existence (in contrast to use as a copula)In law: * a matter of substance as opposed to a matter of procedure… … Wikipedia
Noun — For other uses, see Noun (disambiguation). Examples The cat sat on the mat. Please hand in your assignments by the end of the week. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. George Washington was the first president of the United States of America.… … Wikipedia
substantive — [sub′stən tiv, səb stan′tiv] adj. [LME < LL substantivus < L substantia: see SUBSTANCE] 1. existing independently; not dependent upon or subordinate to another 2. of considerable amount or quantity; substantial 3. having a real existence;… … English World dictionary
substantive law — ➔ law * * * substantive law UK US noun [U] LAW ► the part of the law that deals with the rights and duties of people, organizations, etc. rather than the part that deals with legal processes → Compare PROCEDURAL LAW(Cf. ↑procedural law … Financial and business terms
substantive case — noun A case of second objects, being a derivation of the comparative case but intended for larger, more substantial objects, and used to join or combine one thing with another. It corresponds roughly to a variation of the accusative case: I… … Wiktionary
substantive — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a firm basis in reality and so important or meaningful. 2) having a separate and independent existence. 3) (of law) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which such things are established. ► NOUN… … English terms dictionary
substantive genitive — noun : a genitive that includes in its denotation the meaning of a qualified noun to be understood with it in “I spent the night at my brother s” brother s is a substantive genitive carrying the implication “residence” … Useful english dictionary
Substantive — Sub stan*tive, n. [Cf. F. substantif.] (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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
