Definite and Substantive

Definite

Definite adjective - Having distinct or certain limits.

Substantive and definite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Substantive" instead an adjective "Definite".

Substantive

Substantive adjective - Sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention.

Definite and substantive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Definite" instead an adjective "Substantive".

Nearby Words: substance, substantial, substantially, substantival, substantivized
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