Substant(a.) Substantial; firm.
Substantive(a.) Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
Substantive(a.) Depending on itself; independent.
Substantive(a.) Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
Substantive(a.) Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.
Substantive(n.) A noun or name; the part of speech which designates something that exists, or some object of thought, either material or immaterial; as, the words man, horse, city, goodness, excellence, are substantives.
Substantive(v. t.) To substantivize.
Substantively(adv.) In a substantive manner; in substance; essentially.
Substantively(adv.) As a substantive, name, or noun; as, an adjective may be used substantively.
Substantiveness(n.) The quality or state of being substantive.
Words within substantives