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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-stuh n-tiv]
- /ˈsʌb stən tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-stuh n-tiv]
- /ˈsʌb stən tɪv/
Definitions of unsubstantive word
- noun unsubstantive a noun. 1
- noun unsubstantive a pronoun or other word or phrase functioning or inflected like a noun. 1
- adjective unsubstantive Grammar. pertaining to substantives. used in a sentence like a noun: a substantive adjective. expressing existence: “to be” is a substantive verb. 1
- adjective unsubstantive having independent existence; independent. 1
- adjective unsubstantive belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential. 1
- adjective unsubstantive real or actual. 1
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Origin of unsubstantive
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 Unsubstantive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unsubstantive 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unsubstantive usage trend in Literature
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