Substantive Mnemonic

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substantive

substantive

/səbˈstæntɪv/

essential
in essence
meaty
substantial

Examples

any word or group of words functioning as a noun

noun

having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

adjective

defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

adjective

being on topic and prompting thought

adjective
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"Sub + Stance + Dive. The diver took a substantial stance before a Dive."

"Sub + Stan + Dive. Stan dived into books for real, important knowledge."

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