Standard Lemma guide

substantively

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: S AH1 B S T AH0 N T IH0 V L IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a substantive manner, or to a substantive extent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Employed as a noun.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English substantive Middle English -ly English -ly English substantively From substantive + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: substantivement — in a substantive manner
  • Polish: merytorycznie — in a substantive manner