ˈsʌbstəntɪv adj. & n. --adj.
also 1 having
separate and independent existence. 2
Law relating to rights and duties. 3 (of an
enactment,
motion,
resolution, etc.)
made in
due form as
such;
not amended. 4 Gram. expressing existence. 5 (of a dye) not needing a
mordant. 6
Mil. (of a rank etc.)
permanent, not
acting or
temporary. 7
archaic denoting a
substance. --n. Gram. =
NOUN. øthe substantive
verb the verb 'to be'. øøsubstantival adj. substantively adv.
esp. Gram. [ME f. OF substantif
-ive, or LL substantivus (as SUBSTANCE)]