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substantive
01
connected to the essence or reality of something
Examples
The book offered substantive insights into human nature.
Her feedback was substantive and addressed the main issues.
02
concerned with the actual rights and responsibilities, rather than the methods of enforcing them
Examples
The new statute focuses on substantive rights, such as property ownership.
Substantive law determines what actions are considered legal or illegal.
03
significant and meaningful because of having a basis in reality
Examples
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.
04
referring to a permanent or official position, as opposed to a temporary or honorary one
Examples
He was promoted to a substantive position as captain.
She was granted a substantive role after years of acting in the position.
Substantive
01
a word or phrase that functions as a noun, typically referring to a person, place, thing, or idea
Examples
In the sentence " The dog barked loudly, " " dog " is the substantive.
The teacher explained how substantives can be singular or plural.
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