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(səbstæntɪv)
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Substantive negotiations or issues deal with the most important and central aspects of a subject.
[formal]
They plan to meet again in Rome very soon to begin substantive negotiations.

substantive in British English

(ˈsʌbstəntɪv)
noun
1.  grammar
a noun or pronoun used in place of a noun
adjective
2. 
of, relating to, containing, or being the essential element of a thing
3. 
having independent function, resources, or existence
4. 
of substantial quantity
5. 
solid in foundation or basis
6.  grammar
denoting, relating to, or standing in place of a noun
7. (səbˈstæntɪv)
relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure
Compare adjective (sense 3)
8. (səbˈstæntɪv)
(of a dye or colour) staining the material directly without use of a mordant
Abbreviation: s, sb, subst
Derived forms
substantival (ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl)
adjective
substantivally (ˌsubstanˈtivally)
adverb
substantively (ˈsubstantively)
adverb
substantiveness (ˈsubstantiveness)
noun
Word origin
C15: from Late Latin substantīvus, from Latin substāre to stand beneath; see substance

substantive in American English

(ˈsʌbstəntɪv; səbˈstæntɪv)
adjective
1. 
existing independently; not dependent upon or subordinate to another
2. 
of considerable amount or quantity; substantial
3. 
having a real existence; actual
4. 
a. 
of, containing, or dealing with the essential elements; essential
b. 
having direct bearing on a matter
5. 
of or relating to legal rights and principles as distinguished from legal procedures
6. 
becoming fixed without the use of a mordant
said of a dye
7.  Grammar
a. 
expressing existence
the substantive verb “to be”
b. 
of or used as a substantive
noun
8. 
something substantive
9.  Grammar
a noun or any other word or group of words that functions as a noun; nominal
Derived forms
substantival (ˌsubstanˈtival) (ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl)
adjective
substantivally (ˌsubstanˈtivally)
adverb or ˈsubstantively
substantiveness (ˈsubstantiveness)
noun
Word origin
LME < LL substantivus < L substantia: see substance

Examples of 'substantive' in a sentence
substantive

There would be a retrial of the substantive issues before a new judge.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Policy issues are as much a part and parcel of contemporary legal work as substantive law.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He can no longer enact any substantive policy in the next two years.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
More substantive changes are also evident.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is not the substantive issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are some substantive issues here.
Laszlo, John (MD) Understanding Cancer (1987)
It is the same bill, but with substantive changes we have always argued for.
The Sun (2011)
This is a substantive issue, and once would have been a substantial one.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Senior legal experts have reassured ministers that the proposed changes would not require substantive changes to the treaty with America.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Buildings of historic importance can be sold, but new owners cannot make substantive changes to them without serious scrutiny.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This week's meetings of the county chairmen and chief executives are likely to conclude with no substantive changes to the championship.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Thereafter, something more substantive must change in British boardrooms.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They haven't been able to have a vote on the substantive issue, or to have their say on it.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Most people (certainly younger citizens) will turn to online legal services for basic guidance on procedural and substantive issues of law.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He imposed three and a half years' imprisonment for the substantive offence and six months for the two attempts - four years in all.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
substantive

British English: substantive ADJECTIVE
Substantive negotiations or issues deal with the most important and central aspects of a subject.
They plan to meet again very soon to begin substantive negotiations.
  • American English: substantive
  • Brazilian Portuguese: substancioso
  • Chinese: 实质性的
  • European Spanish: sustancial
  • French: approfondi
  • German: wesentlich
  • Italian: fondamentale
  • Japanese: 重要な
  • Korean: 실질적인
  • European Portuguese: substancioso
  • Latin American Spanish: sustancial
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