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substantivehaving a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

Korean meaning: 실질적인, 중요한, 의미 있는

Korean pronunciation: **섭**스턴티브

Example Sentences

  • The CEO promised substantive salary increases, not just pizza parties.
  • Her research made substantive contributions to the field of medicine.
  • The peace talks need to move beyond formalities to substantive negotiations.

substantive

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsʌbstəntɪv//

having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

substantive concept
💡 Concept

실질적인, 중요한, 의미 있는

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

🌳Etymology

Rootsubstant
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'substantia' meaning substance or essence, which comes from 'substantivus' meaning having independent existence.

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🎵Rhyme

tentativepreventiveinventive
tentative
preventive
inventive

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The CEO promised substantive salary increases, not just pizza parties.

Her research made substantive contributions to the field of medicine.

The peace talks need to move beyond formalities to substantive negotiations.

😄 Fun example

My diet plan was substantive - I substantially increased my ice cream intake!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

significantmeaningfulimportantmaterialessential

Antonyms

superficialtrivialinsignificant

Related

substancesubstantialsubstantiatesubstantively