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substantival
UK
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
US
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
Translations
substantivals
pl
UK
/ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/
US
/ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/
Grammar term for a word or phrase functioning as a noun
In the phrase 'the poor', the adjective 'poor' is used as a substantival.
Dans l'expression « the poor », l'adjectif « poor » est employé comme substantif.
more substantival
Comp.
most substantival
Super.
UK
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
US
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
The substantival use of the word is common in formal writing.
L'emploi substantival du mot est courant dans la langue soutenue.
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In the phrase 'the poor', the adjective 'poor' is used as a substantival.
In the sentence, the substantival phrase acts as the subject.