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substantive
01
substantieel, wezenlijk
connected to the essence or reality of something
Example
The book offered substantive insights into human nature.
Her feedback was substantive and addressed the main issues.
The policy changes brought substantive improvements to public health.
02
substantieel, inhoudelijk
concerned with the actual rights and responsibilities, rather than the methods of enforcing them
Example
The new statute focuses on substantive rights, such as property ownership.
Substantive law determines what actions are considered legal or illegal.
The case hinged on a substantive issue regarding contractual obligations.
03
inhoudelijk, belangrijk
significant and meaningful because of having a basis in reality
Example
The report provided substantive evidence to support the claims made by the researchers.
The company presented a substantive plan for reducing its carbon footprint, including specific targets and actions.
Her argument in the debate was substantive, backed by thorough research and analysis.
04
vaste positie, substantieel functie
referring to a permanent or official position, as opposed to a temporary or honorary one
Example
He was promoted to a substantive position as captain.
She was granted a substantive role after years of acting in the position.
The general was confirmed in a substantive rank after the review.
Substantive
01
zelfstandig naamwoord, substantief
a word or phrase that functions as a noun, typically referring to a person, place, thing, or idea
Example
The teacher explained how substantives can be singular or plural.
" Happiness " is a substantive that represents an abstract concept.
The article focuses on the different types of substantives in English grammar.
