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sub·stan·ti·val

(sŭb′stən-tī′vəl)
adj. Grammar
Of or relating to the nature of a substantive.

sub′stan·ti′val·ly adv.
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sub•stan•ti•val

(ˌsʌb stənˈtaɪ vəl)

adj.
of, pertaining to, or functioning as a substantive.
[1825–35]
sub`stan•ti′val•ly, adv.
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Adj. 1. substantival - of or relating to or having the nature or function of a substantive (i.e. a noun or noun equivalent); "a substantival constituent"
grammar - the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
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substantival

[ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl] ADJ (Ling) → sustantivo
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substantival

adj (Gram) → substantivisch
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First, this is indicated by the possibility of Old English demonstratives being used substantivally, possibly with some emphasis (cf.
Only the fs can also be used substantivally and even take pronominal suffixes, as in annitka 'this of yours.' (30)

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