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Substantive: meaning, definitions and examples

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substantive

 

[ หˆsสŒbstษ™ntษชv ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

law, philosophy

A substantive is a word that functions as a noun or a noun phrase and denotes a person, place, thing, or idea. In legal terminology, a substantive refers to the essential rights and duties of individuals or entities, as opposed to procedural rules.

Synonyms

essential, fundamental, important

Examples of usage

  • The contract outlined the substantive rights of both parties.
  • Philosophers debate the substantive nature of existence.
Context #2 | Adjective

legal, meaningful

Substantive, when used as an adjective, refers to something of considerable importance or value. In legal contexts, it describes laws or rules that govern the rights and obligations of individuals rather than mere procedural aspects.

Synonyms

meaningful, significant, tangible

Examples of usage

  • The court considered the substantive issues before making a ruling.
  • There is a substantive difference between the two proposals.

Translations

Translations of the word "substantive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น substantivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคœเฅเคžเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Substantiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ substantif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะตะฝะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzeczownik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ่ฉž (ใ‚ใ„ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท substantif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sustantivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท isim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…์‚ฌ (myeongsa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณู… (ism)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podstatnรฉ jmรฉno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podstatnรฉ meno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ่ฏ (mรญngcรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ samostalnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nafnorรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐั‚ ะตัั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (sakheli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isim

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sustantivo

Etymology

The word 'substantive' originates from the late Middle Ages, deriving from the Latin term 'substantivus', which translates to 'having substance, existing'. The Latin roots combine 'substant-', from 'substant', which means to stand firm or abide, from 'substantia', meaning substance, and the suffix '-ive', which is used to form adjectives. Initially, the term was primarily used in philosophical discussions to denote the essence of things. By the 15th century, it began to be used in legal contexts as well, emphasizing the importance of certain rights and laws, distinct from procedural rules. This dual application has persisted, leading to its current usage in both everyday language and specialized fields. The transition of the term highlights the evolution of language as it adapts to various disciplines, illustrating the complexity and depth of human communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,122 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.