substantiative

sub·stan·ti·ate

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh b-stan-shee-eyt]
- /səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh b-stan-shee-eyt]
- /səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt/

Definitions of substantiative word

verb with object substantiative to establish by proof or competent evidence: to substantiate a charge. 1
verb with object substantiative to give substantial existence to: to substantiate an idea through action. 1
verb with object substantiative to affirm as having substance; give body to; strengthen: to substantiate a friendship. 1

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Origin of substantiative

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < New Latin substantiātus (past participle of substantiāre), equivalent to Latin substanti(a) substance + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Substantiative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Substantiative

substantiative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

substantiative usage trend in Literature

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