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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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Substantive coverage of fertility-related procedures and medications in the United States remains rare and highly variable depending on specific patients, providers, employers and state rules.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Substantive public comments have to be addressed by the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

Substantive actions will need to follow policymakers' words to help shore up shaken confidence in China, investors and analysts said.

From Reuters • Aug. 11, 2023

Substantive bills were ranked higher than symbolic legislation such as renaming post offices, a common piece of legislation.

From Washington Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Proper Nouns Substantive are the individual and distinctive names of Men, Women, and Children.

From Continental Monthly , Vol. 5, No. 6, June, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various




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