SUBSTANTIFY


Meaning of SUBSTANTIFY in English

 ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌfī transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-es )

Etymology: Medieval Latin substantificare, from Latin substantia substance + -ficare -fy

1. : to give substance or substantive character to

2. : substantivate

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