When you talk about substantive change, you mean change that really makes a difference. After a substantive discussion, you will have an in depth understanding of what you are talking about.
Betokening or expressing existence;
Noun
a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun
Adjective
applying to essential legal principles and rules of right; "substantive law"
Adjective S.
being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information"
Adjective S.
having substance and prompting thought; "a meaty discussion"
a.
Betokening or expressing existence; as, the
substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
a.
Depending on itself; independent.
a.
Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
a.
Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or
principles; as, the law substantive.
n.
A noun or name; the part of speech which designates
something that exists, or some object of thought, either material or
immaterial; as, the words man, horse, city, goodness, excellence, are
substantives.
v. t.
To substantivize.
Substantive
He considered how sufficient and substantive this land was to maintain itself without any aid of the foreigner.3.
Strength and magnitude are qualities which impress the imagination in a powerful and substantive manner.4.
Substantive
Substantive
Betokening or expressing existence;
A noun or name; the part of speech which designates something that exists, or some object of thought, either material or immaterial;
To substantivize.
Usage Examples
Republicans and Democrats have used accounting gimmicks and competing government analyses to deceive the public into believing that 2 + 2 = 6. If our leaders cannot agree on the numbers, if 'facts' are fictional, how can they possibly have a substantive debate on solutions?
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Other Usage ExamplesI am in the process of trying to decide whether I can make a substantive and productive contribution to the policy-making process. I was always there because I wanted to work on the pressing issues of the day - I'm interested in energy, I'm interested in the climate bill and technology policy.