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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
more substantival
Comp.
most substantival
Super.
UK
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
US
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
The substantival use of the word gives it a different meaning.
Субстантивное использование слова придает ему другое значение.
Synonyms
Definitions
In the phrase 'the poor', the adjective 'poor' is used as a substantival.
In the sentence, the substantival phrase acts as the subject.