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Substantive
a.Betokening or expressing existence; as, the
substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.a.Depending on itself; independent.a.Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.a.Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or
principles; as, the law substantive.n.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.v. t.To substantivize.