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substantive

subs·tan·tive

US/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ uncommon rare
adjective (3) noun (1)

adjective

1.

being the essence or essential element of a thing

  • “substantial equivalents”
  • “substantive information”
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2.

applying to essential legal principles and rules of right

  • “substantive law”
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3.

having substance and prompting thought

  • “a meaty discussion”
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noun

1.

a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun

Origin

From Middle English substantif, from Old French substantif.

Phrases

  • common substantive noun
  • substantive adjective
  • substantive case
  • substantive due process
  • substantive genitive
  • substantive law
  • substantive proper
  • substantive verb
  • verbal substantive

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