I. sub‧stan‧tive1 /səbˈstæntɪv, ˈsʌbstəntɪv/
adjective [
Word Family: noun:
substance,
substantiation,
substantive;
adjective:
substantial ≠
insubstantial,
substantive;
verb:
substantiate;
adverb:
substantially]
[
Date: 1400-1500;
Language: Old French;
Origin: substantif, from Late Latin substantivus, from Latin substantia; ⇒ substance]
formal dealing with things that are important or real
substantive matters/issues
The State Department reported that substantive discussions had taken place with Beijing.—substantively adverb [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲