substantively

sub·stan·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [suhb-stuh n-tiv]
- /ˈsʌb stən tɪv/
- /səb.ˈstæn.tɪ.vli/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-stuh n-tiv]
- /ˈsʌb stən tɪv/

Definitions of substantively word

noun substantively a noun. 1
noun substantively a pronoun or other word or phrase functioning or inflected like a noun. 1
adjective substantively Grammar. pertaining to substantives. used in a sentence like a noun: a substantive adjective. expressing existence: “to be” is a substantive verb. 1
adjective substantively having independent existence; independent. 1
adjective substantively belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential. 1
adjective substantively real or actual. 1

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Origin of substantively

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin substantīvus, equivalent to Latin substant(ia) substance + -īvus -ive

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Parts of speech for Substantively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Substantively

substantively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

substantively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for substantively

adverb substantively

applicably — applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem.
elementarily — In an elementary way.
functionally — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
materially — to an important degree; considerably: Their endorsement didn't help materially.

All 4 Synonyms of substantively

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