| 释义 |
substantive
sub·stan·tive S0853000 (sŭb′stən-tĭv)adj.1. Substantial; considerable.2. Independent in existence or function; not subordinate.3. Not imaginary; actual; real.4. Of or relating to the essence or substance; essential: substantive information.5. Having a solid basis; firm.6. Grammar Expressing or designating existence; for example, the verb to be.7. Grammar Designating a noun or noun equivalent.n. Grammar A word or group of words functioning as a noun.
[Middle English substantif, self-sufficient, independent, from Old French, substantive, from Late Latin substantīvus, from Latin substantia, substance; see substance.]
sub′stan·tive·ly adv.sub′stan·tive·ness n.substantive (ˈsʌbstəntɪv) n (Grammar) grammar a noun or pronoun used in place of a nounadj1. of, relating to, containing, or being the essential element of a thing2. having independent function, resources, or existence3. of substantial quantity4. solid in foundation or basis5. (Grammar) grammar denoting, relating to, or standing in place of a noun6. (Law) relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure. Compare adjective37. (Dyeing) (of a dye or colour) staining the material directly without use of a mordant Abbreviation: s, sb or subst [C15: from Late Latin substantīvus, from Latin substāre to stand beneath; see substance] substantival adj ˌsubstanˈtivally adv ˈsubstantively adv ˈsubstantiveness nsub•stan•tive (ˈsʌb stən tɪv)
adj. 1. having independent existence; independent. 2. belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential. 3. real or actual. 4. of considerable amount or quantity. 5. possessing substance; having practical importance, value, or effect: substantive issues. 6. a. of, pertaining to, or functioning as a noun: a substantive adjective. b. expressing existence: To be is a substantive verb. 7. Law. relating to rules of right, rather than those of procedure (opposed to adjective). 8. (of dye colors) attaching directly to the material without the aid of a mordant (opposed to adjective). n. 9. a noun. 10. a pronoun, adjective, or other word or phrase functioning as a noun. [1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin substantīvus] sub′stan•tive•ly, adv. sub′stan•tive•ness, n. substantiveA word or group of words that acts as a noun.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | substantive - any word or group of words functioning as a nounword - a unit of language that native speakers can identify; "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"; "he hardly said ten words all morning"noun - a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action | | Adj. | 1. | substantive - having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents"substantialessential - basic and fundamental; "the essential feature" | | 2. | substantive - defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established; "substantive law"essentiallaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"adjective, procedural - relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; "adjective law" | | 3. | substantive - being on topic and prompting thought; "a meaty discussion"meatymeaningful - having a meaning or purpose; "a meaningful explanation"; "a meaningful discussion"; "a meaningful pause" |
substantiveadjectiveHaving verifiable existence:concrete, objective, real, substantial, tangible.Translationssubstantive
substantive relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure MedicalSeeSbsubstantive
Related to substantive: substantive postsubstantive relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure.FinancialSeeSBsubstantive
Related to substantive: substantive postSynonyms for substantiveadj having verifiable existenceSynonyms- concrete
- objective
- real
- substantial
- tangible
Synonyms for substantivenoun any word or group of words functioning as a nounRelated Wordsadj having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerableSynonymsRelated Wordsadj defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are establishedSynonymsRelated WordsAntonymsadj being on topic and prompting thoughtSynonymsRelated Words |