substantival

UK
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
US
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
substantivalnoun
substantivals
pl
UK
/ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/
US
/ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/
Grammar term for a word or phrase functioning as a noun
Traduzioni
substantifGrammaire, linguistique.
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.
Definizioni
A word or phrase that functions as a noun; a substantive.
In the phrase 'the poor', the adjective 'poor' is used as a substantival.
substantivaladjective
more substantival
Comp.
most substantival
Super.
UK
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
US
/səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl/
Traduzioni
substantivalGrammaire, linguistique.
The substantival use of the word is common in formal writing.
L'emploi substantival du mot est courant dans la langue soutenue.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
substantifGrammaire, emploi plus traditionnel ou plus courant selon le contexte.
Definizioni
Relating to or functioning as a noun.
In the sentence, the substantival phrase acts as the subject.