Adjective vs. Substantive
Adjectivenoun
(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.
Adjectivenoun
(obsolete) A dependent; an accessory.
Adjectiveadjective
(obsolete) Incapable of independent function.
Adjectiveadjective
(grammar) Adjectival; pertaining to or functioning as an adjective.
Adjectiveadjective
(legal) Applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure.
Adjectiveadjective
Needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
Adjectiveverb
(transitive) To make an adjective of; to form or convert into an adjective.
Adjectiveadjective
Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence.
Adjectiveadjective
Not standing by itself; dependent.
Adjectiveadjective
Relating to procedure.
Adjectivenoun
A word used with a noun, or substantive, to express a quality of the thing named, or something attributed to it, or to limit or define it, or to specify or describe a thing, as distinct from something else. Thus, in phrase, "a wise ruler," wise is the adjective, expressing a property of ruler.
Adjectivenoun
A dependent; an accessory.
Adjectiveverb
To make an adjective of; to form or change into an adjective.
Adjectivenoun
a word that expresses an attribute of something
Adjectivenoun
the word class that qualifies nouns
Adjectiveadjective
of or relating to or functioning as an adjective;
Adjectiveadjective
applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure;
Adjective
In linguistics, an adjective (abbreviated adj) is a word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes its referent. Its semantic role is to change information given by the noun.
Substantiveadjective
Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information".
Substantiveadjective
Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
Substantiveadjective
(legal) Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law".
Substantiveadjective
(chemistry) Of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
Substantiveadjective
Depending on itself; independent.
Substantiveadjective
(grammar) Used like a noun substantive.
Substantiveadjective
Actually and legally held, as distinct from an acting, temporary or honorary rank or appointment.
Substantivenoun
(grammar) A word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto).
Substantiveverb
To make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun.
Substantiveadjective
Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
Substantiveadjective
Depending on itself; independent.
Substantiveadjective
Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
Substantiveadjective
Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.
Substantivenoun
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.
Substantiveverb
To substantivize.
Substantivenoun
a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun
Substantiveadjective
being the essence or essential element of a thing;
Substantiveadjective
applying to essential legal principles and rules of right;
Substantiveadjective
having substance and prompting thought;
