substantive vs substantial

substantial vs substantive

substantive is a noun but substantial is not a noun.

substantive and substantial both are adjectives.

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

As adjectives, substantive and substantial are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

Difference between substantive and substantial

Words related to "substantive"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.