What is the meaning of substantive?

noun

  • Any word or group of words functioning as a noun.

adjective

  • Having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable.
    • usage: "substantial equivalents"
  • Defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established.
    • usage: "substantive law"
  • Being on topic and prompting thought.
    • usage: "a meaty discussion"
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