substantive
[suhb-stuh n-tiv]
noun, Grammar.
1. a noun.
2. a pronoun or other word or phrase functioning or inflected like a noun.
adjective
3.Grammar.
pertaining to substantives.
used in a sentence like a noun: a substantive adjective.
expressing existence: “to be” is a substantive verb.
4. having independent existence; independent.
5.belonging to the real nature or essential part of a thing; essential.
6.real or actual.
7.of considerable amount or quantity.
8.possessing substance; having practical importance, value, or effect:
substantive issues under discussion.
9.Law. pertaining to the rules of right which courts are called on to apply, as distinguished from rules of procedure (opposed to adjective ).
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Sydnee noted that
substantive is a really
substantive word with all nine of its definitions used frequently in actual writings by actual,
substantive people. Why, even ordinary yokels use it once in a while. Really! She also hoped it was not doomed to become a marketer's word like "epic" or "event" or "select". There is probably little chance of that, though.
Substantive has three syllables, probably too long for a marketer. Even body builders are substantive...in their own way.
Words are a game. Sometimes I play alone, but I encourage YOU to play, too.