substantive

[Sub·stan*tive]

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.

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Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.

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

Sub"stan*tive , a. [L. substantivus: cf. F. substantif.] 1. Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be. 2. Depending on itself; independent.

He considered how sufficient and substantive this land was to maintain itself without any aid of the foreigner.

3. Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.

Strength and magnitude are qualities which impress the imagination in a powerful and substantive manner.

4. Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive. Noun substantive (Gram.), a noun which designates an object, material or immaterial; a substantive. -- Substantive color, one which communicates its color without the aid of a mordant or base; -- opposed to adjective color.

Substantive

Sub"stan*tive, n. [Cf. F. substantif.] (Gram.) 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.

Substantive

Sub"stan*tive, v. t. To substantivize. [R.] Cudworth.

Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.

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.

To substantivize.

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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?

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

I 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.