substantive
Advanced/ˈsʌb.stən.tɪv/
- adjective
- Having a solid or important quality
substantive in a sentence
- “The meeting addressed substantive issues.”
- “These changes are more symbolic than substantive.”
- “No substantive changes were made to the document.”
- “There is no substantive reason to change the law.”
What does “substantive” mean?
substantive (adjective) means having a solid or important quality. It is pronounced /ˈsʌb.stən.tɪv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "substantive" mean?
- substantive (adjective) means: Having a solid or important quality
- How do you pronounce "substantive"?
- "substantive" is pronounced /ˈsʌb.stən.tɪv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "substantive" in a sentence?
- Here is "substantive" used in a sentence: The meeting addressed substantive issues.
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