Wordiyosubstantive
🇬🇧 UK/'sʌbst(ə)ntɪv/🇺🇸 US/'sʌbstәntiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Having real importance or significance; relating to essential matters rather than procedures.
实质性的；重要的；有实际意义的
n.
A word functioning as a noun.
名词性词语
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.substantive talks实质性会谈
- 2.substantive change实质性变化
- 3.substantive issue实质性问题
- 4.substantive evidence实质性证据
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two sides finally engaged in substantive talks after months of delay.
- 2.
Her report made a substantive contribution to our understanding of climate change.
- 3.
The committee raised no substantive objections to the proposed policy.