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Definition substantive in British English

substantive adjective

adjective
/səbˈstæntɪv/
1

important or serious, or referring to the most important or serious issues

Example

The family appeared at the press conference but made no substantive comments.

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2

large in amount, degree, or strength

Example

substantive changes

Example

a substantive report

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Definition substantive in British English