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substantival

/ˌsʌb.stənˈtaɪ.vəl/

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adjective

/ˌsʌb.stənˈtaɪ.vəl/C2formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruРедкое и узкоспециализированное прилагательное, относящееся к существительному или субстанции; используется в грамматике и философии.

A rare and highly technical adjective relating to a noun or substance; used in grammar and philosophy.

  1. C2formal

    Of or relating to a substantive (a noun or noun equivalent); having the nature or function of a noun.

    ruСубстантивный

    • The word 'running' can be used in a substantival sense.
    • In grammar, a substantival clause functions as a noun.
    • The substantival use of adjectives is common in many languages.

    Synonymsnominalsubstantive

Forms
  • more substantival comparative form
  • most substantival superlative form