substantive

🇬🇧 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-derived
subunder, below
+
antivesuffix
=substantive

Common 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.

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