SUBSTANTIVAL

substantival

(adjective) of or relating to or having the nature or function of a substantive (i.e. a noun or noun equivalent); “a substantival constituent”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

substantival (not comparable)

(grammar) Of or pertaining to a substantive.

Of or relating to physical substance; material.

Synonyms

• (grammar): substantive

Source: Wiktionary


Sub`stan*ti"val, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a substantive; of the nature of substantive.

– Sub`stan*ti"val*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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