Substantive

adj. existing independently; real, tangible; substantial; of or pertaining to the essence of something; functioning as a noun (Grammar); expressing existence (Grammar)

n. (Grammar) noun; word or phrase functioning as a noun

Substantive may refer to: In grammar:a noun substantive, now also called simply nouna verb substantive, a verb like English "be" when expressing existence (in contrast to use as a copula)In law:a matter of substance as opposed to a matter of proceduresubstantive law as opposed to procedural lawSubstantive may also refer to:something that exists in its own rightIn biochemistry, the ability of chemicals to be retained by skin or hairIn diplomacy, matters or fields of greater importance (in contrast to issues)
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Noun
1. a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun
(hypernym) word
(hyponym) noun
Adjective
1. being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information"
(synonym) substantial, in essence
(similar) essential
2. applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; "substantive law"
(synonym) essential
(antonym) adjective, procedural
(classification) law, jurisprudence
3. having substance and prompting thought; "a meaty discussion"
(synonym) meaty
(similar) meaningful

n. substantive, noun (Grammar)

adj. substantive, essential; (Grammar) word functioning as a noun

adj. substantive, functioning as a noun, expressing existence (Grammar)