Substantive - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈsʌbstəntɪv|
Brit.
|səbˈstæntɪv|
noun
- any word or group of words functioning as a noun
adjective
- of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something (syn: substantial)
- being on topic and prompting thought (syn: meaty)
- being on topic and prompting thought (syn: meaty)
Extra examples
These changes are more symbolic than substantive.
No substantive changes were made to the document.
There is no substantive reason to change the law.
The State Department reported that substantive discussions had taken place with Beijing.
Word forms
noun
singular: substantive
plural: substantives
singular: substantive
plural: substantives
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