substantial vs substantive

substantive vs substantial

substantial is not a noun while substantive is a noun.

substantial and substantive both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
substantial	No	Yes	No	No
substantive	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, substantial and substantive are synonyms defined as:

substantial and substantive: of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something

substantial (noun)	substantive (noun)
	any word or group of words functioning as a noun

substantial (adjective)	substantive (adjective)
having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary	defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
of considerable importance, size, or worth	of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something	being on topic and prompting thought
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
of good quality and condition; solidly built
providing abundant nourishment

Difference between substantial and substantive

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