SUBSTANTIVE

11 letters 16 Scrabble points /səbˈstæntɪv/

Definition of SUBSTANTIVE

noun
  1. (grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)

  2. Part of a text that carries the meaning, such as words and their ordering.

Related words: noun noun substantive
verb
  1. (grammar) to make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun

Related words: nominalize substantivize
adjective
  1. Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information"

    Synonyms: essential in essence
  2. Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial

    Synonyms: meaty substantial
  3. Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law"

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters S U B S T A N T I V E
Length 11 letters
Scrabble Score 16 points

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