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word vs substantive

substantive vs word

word and substantive both are nouns.

word is not an adjective while substantive is an adjective.

word is a verb but substantive is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
word Yes No Yes No
substantive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, substantive is a hyponym of word; that is, substantive is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than word:
  • word: a unit of language that native speakers can identify
  • substantive: any word or group of words functioning as a noun
word (noun) substantive (noun)
a unit of language that native speakers can identify any word or group of words functioning as a noun
a promise
information about recent and important events
a brief statement
an exchange of views on some topic
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
a verbal command for action
a string of bits stored in computer memory
word (adjective) substantive (adjective)
defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
being on topic and prompting thought
word (verb) substantive (verb)
put into words or an expression
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