Definitions for substantive

Definitions for (noun) substantive

Main entry: substantive

Definition: any word or group of words functioning as a noun


Definitions for (adj) substantive

Main entry: substantive, essential

Definition: defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

Usage: substantive law


Main entry: substantial, substantive

Definition: having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

Usage: substantial equivalents


Main entry: meaty, substantive

Definition: being on topic and prompting thought

Usage: a meaty discussion


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