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Unsubstantive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Unsubstantive is an adjective meaning (grammar) Not having the form of a noun.

Meaning

(grammar) Not having the form of a noun.

More Meanings

  1. Not having any material substance.
  2. (by extension) Not having any factual substance.

Example Sentences

Nests are formed by the removal of soil to create an unsubstantive space.
Labour dismisses Cameron's interest in the environment as a cynical and unsubstantive part of his attempt to decontaminate the Tory brand.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include insubstantive, nonsubstantive, non-denominal, nonsubordinating, nonsubstantial, nonadjectival.

insubstantivenonsubstantivenon-denominalnonsubordinatingnonsubstantialnonadjectivalunsubstantiatablenondenominalnonpredicateunattributivenongrammaticalungrammaticalizednongrammarunsubtypabledelexicalimpersonalunsubordinatenonsubordinatenonsubsective

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