Substantival

//ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a substantive. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or relating to physical substance; material. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or having the nature or function of a substantive (i.e. a noun or noun equivalent) wordnet

Etymology

From substantive + -al.

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