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substantive

/səbˈstæntɪv/

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noun

Substantiv, Nomen

(grammar) a word that names a person, place, thing or idea; a noun (sensu stricto)

Examples :

"In grammar class, we learned that "cat" is a substantive because it names an animal. "

Im Grammatikunterricht lernten wir, dass „Katze“ ein Substantiv ist, weil es ein Tier benennt.

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noun

Inhalt, Kern

Part of a text that carries the meaning, such as words and their ordering.

Examples :

"The editor focused on the substantive of the student's essay, checking the clarity of the arguments and the accuracy of the facts, rather than just the formatting. "

Der Redakteur konzentrierte sich auf den Inhalt des Aufsatzes des Schülers und überprüfte die Klarheit der Argumente und die Richtigkeit der Fakten und nicht nur die Formatierung.

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verb

Substantivieren

(grammar) to make a word belonging to another part of speech into a substantive (that is, a noun) or use it as a noun

Examples :

""In English class, the teacher asked us to substantive the adjective 'beautiful' by using it as the subject of a sentence: 'Beautiful is subjective.'" "

Im Englischunterricht bat uns der Lehrer, das Adjektiv 'beautiful' zu substantivieren, indem wir es als Subjekt eines Satzes verwendeten: 'Beautiful is subjective.'

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adjective

Wesentlich, grundlegend

Of the essence or essential element of a thing; as, "substantive information"

Examples :

"The meeting was unproductive because it lacked substantive discussion about the actual problems we needed to solve. "

Das Treffen war unproduktiv, weil es an wesentlichen Diskussionen über die tatsächlichen Probleme, die wir lösen mussten, mangelte.

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adjective

Substantivisch, wesentlich, dauerhaft

Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial

Examples :

"The professor gave the students substantive feedback on their essays, offering detailed suggestions for improvement. "

Der Professor gab den Studenten substantives Feedback zu ihren Aufsätzen und bot detaillierte Verbesserungsvorschläge an.

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adjective

Wesentlich, grundlegend

Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; as, "substantive law"

Examples :

"The teacher explained the substantive rules about plagiarism in the school's guidelines. "

Der Lehrer erklärte die grundlegenden Regeln zum Thema Plagiat in den Richtlinien der Schule.

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adjective

Direktfärbend

Of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed

Examples :

"The new fabric is substantive, so it won't need any special treatment to hold the vibrant blue dye. "

Der neue Stoff ist direktfärbend, sodass er keine besondere Behandlung benötigt, um den leuchtenden blauen Farbstoff zu halten.

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adjective

Eigenständig, unabhängig

Depending on itself; independent.

Examples :

"The student's grade in math class was substantive, relying solely on her test scores and homework assignments, not on extra credit or teacher's opinion. "

Die Note des Schülers in Mathematik war eigenständig und beruhte ausschließlich auf ihren Testergebnissen und Hausaufgaben, nicht auf Bonuspunkten oder der Meinung des Lehrers.

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adjective

Als Substantiv verwendet

(grammar) used like a noun substantive

Examples :

"In the sentence "To err is human," "err" functions as a substantive adjective describing the act of making a mistake. "

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adjective

Tatsächlich innehabend, rechtmäßig

(of a rank or appointment) actually and legally held, as distinct from an acting, temporary or honorary rank or appointment

Examples :

"Even though Ms. Jones filled in as principal for a year, Mr. Davis is the substantive principal, officially appointed to the position permanently. "

Obwohl Frau Jones ein Jahr lang als Schulleiterin einsprang, ist Herr Davis der rechtmäßige Schulleiter, der offiziell dauerhaft in diese Position berufen wurde.

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