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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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Live Nation argued that it still faces substantive competition.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

But those actions seem more symbolic than substantive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Try these questions with your own bot to yield even more substantive responses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

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

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

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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