(a.) Betokening or expressing existence; as, the
substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
(a.) Depending on itself; independent.
(a.) Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
(a.) Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or
principles; as, the law 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.
(v. t.) To substantivize.
