substantive
Of the essence or essential element of a thingOf the essence or essential element of a thing.
» Some can talk on and on, about nothing substantive, ad infinitum.
Meaning
8 sensesOf the essence or essential element of a thing.
substantive information
Of the essence or essential element of a thing.
(broadly)Constituting the substance of content rather than its style, and thus always nontrivial.
Substantive editing is never trivial, whereas some aspects of copyediting are trivial.
substantive changes made by the lawyers
Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
содержа́тельныйsoderžátelʹnyj
змісто́внийzmistóvnyj
Applying to essential legal principles and rules of right.
substantive law
materiell
материа́льныйmateriálʹnyj
Not needing the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed.
Depending on itself; independent.
Of or pertaining to a substantive.
Actually and legally held, as distinct from an acting, temporary or honorary rank or appointment.
- defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
- of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
- being on topic and prompting thought
Examples
2 sentencesSome can talk on and on, about nothing substantive, ad infinitum.
In Esperanto, substantives, adjectives, adverbs and verbs show their function in a sentence through their ending.
deIm Esperanto zeigen Substantive, Adjektive, Adverbien und Verben durch ihre Endung ihre Funktion im Satz an.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English substantif, from Old French substantif.From Middle English substantif, from Old French substantif.
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Forms
more substantive, most substantive| Comparative | more substantive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most substantive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established:essential
- of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something:substantial
- being on topic and prompting thought:meaty
Antonyms
4 antonymsWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form