substantive

/səbˈstæntɪv/ · noun

Meaning

(grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)
Part of a text that carries the meaning, such as words and their ordering.
(grammar) to make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun
Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information"
Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial
Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law"
Of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed
Depending on itself; independent.
(grammar) used like a noun substantive

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