substantive
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for substantive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Forming the essential or basic part of something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English substantif, from Old French substantif.
Full origin of substantive →