adj
substantive
Substantive (adj) means of the essence or essential element of a thing.
adj
1
Of the essence or essential element of a thing.
2
Constituting the substance of content rather than its style, and thus always nontrivial.
3
Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
4
Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right.
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Etymology
From Middle English substantif, from Old French substantif.
Rhymes for substantive
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What is the meaning of substantive?
"substantive" (adj) means of the essence or essential element of a thing.
What are the different meanings of substantive?
"substantive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of the essence or essential element of a thing; 2. Constituting the substance of content rather than its style, and thus always nontrivial; 3. Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.