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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SUBSTANTIVELY

adv. In substance; essentially. 1. In grammar, as a name or noun. An adjective or pronoun may be used substantively.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

SUBSTANTIVELY

SUBSTANTIVELY Sub "stan *tive *ly, adv.

 

1. In a substantive manner; in substance; essentially.

 

2. (Gram. )

 

Defn: As a substantive, name, or noun; as, an adjective may be used substantively.