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Meaning of "substantive" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SUBSTANTIVE

From Late Latin substantīvus, from Latin substāre to stand beneath.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBSTANTIVE

substantive  [ˈsʌbstəntɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBSTANTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Substantive can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SUBSTANTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Noun

Nouns are a part of speech typically denoting a person, place, thing, animal or idea. In linguistics, a noun is a member of a large, open lexical category whose members can occur as the main word in the subject of a clause, the object of a verb, or the object of a preposition. Lexical categories are defined in terms of the ways in which their members combine with other kinds of expressions. The syntactic rules for nouns differ from language to language. In English, nouns are those words which can occur with articles and attributive adjectives and can function as the head of a noun phrase.

Definition of substantive in the English dictionary

The first definition of substantive in the dictionary is a noun or pronoun used in place of a noun. Other definition of substantive is of, relating to, containing, or being the essential element of a thing. Substantive is also having independent function, resources, or existence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBSTANTIVE


adventive
ədˈvɛntɪv
affrontive
əˈfrʌntɪv
agentive
ˈeɪdʒəntɪv
anal-retentive
ˌeɪnəlrəˈtɛntɪv
appointive
əˈpɔɪntɪv
argumentive
ˈɑːɡjʊməntɪv
attentive
əˈtɛntɪv
disincentive
ˌdɪsɪnˈsɛntɪv
fermentive
fəˈmɛntɪv
inattentive
ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv
incentive
ɪnˈsɛntɪv
inventive
ɪnˈvɛntɪv
irretentive
ˌɪrɪˈtɛntɪv
pendentive
pɛnˈdɛntɪv
plaintive
ˈpleɪntɪv
preventive
prɪˈvɛntɪv
retentive
rɪˈtɛntɪv
sustentive
səˈstɛntɪv
unattentive
ˌʌnəˈtentɪv
uninventive
ˌʌnɪnˈventɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBSTANTIVE

substantialist
substantiality
substantialize
substantially
substantialness
substantiate
substantiation
substantiative
substantiator
substantival
substantivally
substantive agreements
substantive rank
substantively
substantiveness
substantivisation
substantivise
substantivity
substantivization
substantivize

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBSTANTIVE

active
alternative
anal retentive
assentive
automotive
circumventive
competitive
cooperative
creative
effective
executive
in the negative
intentive
interactive
native
negative
overattentive
presentive
tax incentive
wage incentive

Synonyms and antonyms of substantive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «substantive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBSTANTIVE

Find out the translation of substantive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of substantive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «substantive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

实质性的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sustancial
570 millions of speakers

English

substantive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मूल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الموضوعية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

основная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

substancioso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাস্তব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

approfondi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Substantif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wesentlich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

重要な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

실질적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Substantive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nội dung
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நிலையான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रामाणिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

asli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fondamentale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

merytoryczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

основна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de fond
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ουσιαστικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

substantiewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

materiella
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

materielle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of substantive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBSTANTIVE»

The term «substantive» is very widely used and occupies the 22.433 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBSTANTIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «substantive» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «substantive» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about substantive

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUBSTANTIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word substantive.
1
Paul Allen
I grew up around books. When I first held the book and it was a substantive, tangible thing, and I thought of all the work that went into it, not just my work but everybody else's and the research and so forth, there's a sense of really have done something worthwhile.
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Justin Amash
Everyone knows about the substantive issues of concern, like federal health care, but very little is said about the process, the lack of accountability.
3
William Baldwin
I love to utilize my celebrity status in a responsible and constructive and substantive manner. I like to get my hands dirty rather than a photo op.
4
Charles Bass
I am in the process of trying to decide whether I can make a substantive and productive contribution to the policy-making process. I was always there because I wanted to work on the pressing issues of the day - I'm interested in energy, I'm interested in the climate bill and technology policy.
5
David K. E. Bruce
There's always a great deal of business to be transacted in one's office. There are always visitors it seems to me, an unending stream of them, who come with letters of recommendation, or come actually on substantive business.
6
Robert Carlyle
Most of the time, you find that the smaller the budget, the more the project is about something substantive.
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K. Eric Drexler
I've encountered a lot of people who sound like critics but very few who have substantive criticisms. There is a lot of skepticism, but it seems to be more a matter of inertia than it is of people having some real reason for thinking something else.
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Harold H. Greene
The real difference between the United States and other nations lies not in the words of the preamble to the Constitution, but in the fact that the substantive clauses of that Constitution are enforced by individuals independent of and not beholden to the elected branches.
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Ruben Hinojosa
We need to work together, on a bipartisan basis, to create new jobs, increase job training, enact real and substantive middle class tax relief, and reward companies that create jobs at home.
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Charles Hodge
There can, therefore, be no doubt that Presbyterians do carry out the principle that Church power vests in the Church itself, and that the people have a right to a substantive part in its discipline and government.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBSTANTIVE»

Discover the use of substantive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to substantive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The EU Merger Regulation: Substantive Issues
This new edition provides a detailed guide to the analysis of mergers by the European Commission.
Alistair Lindsay, Alison Berridge, 2012
2
The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms
The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre providing: An additional chapter on Intellectual property and the free movement of goods - useful for anyone needing to study this topic, An interactive map of Europe with hot-spots on ...
Catherine Barnard, 2013
3
Substantive Law in Investment Treaty Arbitration: The ...
The difficult coexistence of municipal law and international law is nowhere more evident than in the context of investment treaty disputes.
Monique Sasson, 2010
4
Substantive and procedural aspects of international criminal ...
Vol. II, Part 1.
Gabrielle Kirk MacDonald, Olivia Q. Swaak-Goldman, 2000
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Substantive Criminal Law of the European Union
The book is the result of the conference "Substantive Criminal Law of the European Union" organised by the Criminal Law Department of Maastricht University on 20 and 21 January 2011, with the generous support of the Faculty of Law of ...
André Klip, 2011
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Unifying and Harmonising Substantive Law and the Role of ...
Achieving this objective is, generally, hindered by conflict of law rules. The requirements which non-national law needs to fulfil in order to be accepted as the law governing a cross-border relationship deserve clarification.
‎2010
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The Sociology of Religion: A Substantive and ...
Contact Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243) to request a copy (6:00 a.m.û5:00 p.m., PST).Intended Audience: This core text is designed for upper-level undergraduate students of Sociology of Religion or Religion and Politics.
George Lundskow, 2008
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The Lochner Court, Myth and Reality: Substantive Due Process ...
Examining the Supreme Court's 1897-1937 substantive due process cases, Phillips attacks long-held beliefs about the so-called Lochner Court.
Michael J. Phillips, 2001
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International Investment Arbitration: Substantive Principles
Written by a leading author team from Herbert Smith and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and benefiting from the public and private international law experience of Professor Campbell McLachlan, this book is an essential reference work for ...
Dr. Campbell McLachlan, Laurence Shore, Matthew Weiniger, 2008
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Official Commentary on the UNIDROIT Convention on ...
This authoritative guide to the Geneva Securities Convention is the first and only UNIDROIT backed analysis of the content of the international treaty.
Hideki Kanda, Charles Mooney, Luc Thevenoz, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBSTANTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term substantive is used in the context of the following news items.
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Padres seek 'substantive' value in trades
But while the Padres general manager has been very active in discussions with other teams, he is looking for "substantive" value in potential deals and might ... «The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jul 15»
2
When Is A Statutory Amendment A "Clarification" Versus A …
However, the Kentucky Court of Appeals disagreed and held that the amendment to KRS 61.970 represents a substantive instead of remedial change in the law, ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jul 15»
3
Need for substantive representation of women on boards: Maneka
There is a compelling need for substantive representation of women on the boards of companies rather than a token representation through family members, ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
4
Among 'Second Tier' GOP Presidential Candidates, a More …
7, he would rather be going toe to toe with John Kasich and Lindsey Graham, having a substantive discussion about the country's future, than debating amid the ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
Next Step: Substantive Harmonization of Patent Eligibility?
Now that those of us favoring broad eligibility have been taken-down several pegs, we may now have ripe timing for substantive harmonization on eligibility ... «Patently-O, Jun 15»
6
A Few Thoughts on Today's Obergefell Supreme Court Decision
This is [substantive due process] and [equal protection] jurisprudence? Gimme some legal principles to work with, dude.” Good luck, Gabe, for there don't seem ... «National Review Online, Jun 15»
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Texas Supreme Court (somewhat) reinvigorates “substantive due …
Under the federal Due Process Clause, as interpreted in recent decades, economic regulations are constitutional (so long as no fundamental right is involved) if ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
8
Blu Italian Grille preaches 'substantive' food
Graham Weber, the executive chef of Louisville Downtown Marriott, oversees the hotel's Blu Italian Grille, Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant, catering and ... «The Courier-Journal, Jun 15»
9
How to Build a Substantive Network
A substantive connection is one where you have actually spoken to or met the ... kind, which is the whole point of building substantive professional connections. «U.S. News & World Report, May 15»
10
Finally, A Substantive Answer From Jeb on Iraq
So at an event in Nevada Wednesday, Bush finally seemed to get a substantive statement on the issue. (It's buried in the Washington Post's focus on a young ... «The Weekly Standard, May 15»

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