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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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The RCP said it was supporting affected graduates, pointing to other options, including overseas employment opportunities and the Paramedic Foundation Preceptorship programme, which can begin while individuals continue to seek substantive paramedic roles.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"The membership is too divided on the substantive issues."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

A few minutes later, Trump reportedly spoke with CNBC’s Joe Kernan and said negotiations had been very intense, and that he hoped the talks could achieve something substantive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Mizelle said Slater and her team were instrumental in editing the draft after Woodward presented it, “including adding/deleting specific substantive terms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But Bobby approached with dedication the daunting task of learning many of the substantive ones.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady