substantival
/ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/
adjective
- Relating to or functioning as a noun or noun phrase in grammar.
- Substantival clauses can act as subjects or objects in a sentence.
- The teacher explained the substantival role of gerunds in sentences.
- In the phrase 'the running of the bulls,' 'running' has a substantival use.
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