Substantive — synonyms, substantive antonyms, definition

1. substantive (a)

actual concrete corporal existent incarnate indispensable key material necessary obligatory organic palpable physical present real tactile tangible touchable urgent wanted

2. substantive (Adjective)

essential meaty substantial adjective

substantive (Adjective) — Having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable. ex. "substantive equivalents"

substantive (Adjective) — (law) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established. ex. "substantive law"

substantive (Adjective) — Being on topic and prompting thought. ex. "a substantive discussion"

3. substantive (Noun)

substantive (Noun) — Any word or group of words functioning as a noun.

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