substantive
Speech parts
1. substantive - Noun
2. substantive - Adjective
3. substantive - Verb
4. substantive - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Betokening or expressing existence; as, the substantive verb, that is, the verb to be.
Enduring; solid; firm; substantial.
Pertaining to, or constituting, the essential part or principles; as, the law substantive.
A noun or name; the part of speech which designates something that exists, or some object of thought, either material or immaterial; as, the words man, horse, city, goodness, excellence, are substantives.
To substantivize.
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Examples
substantive law
a meaty discussion
a substantial argument
“A few critical tweets about substantive, policy positions have caused Senate Republicans to label Ms. Tanden’s nomination ‘radioactive.’
Although fluent, the speech may lack in key substantive words (nouns, verbs, adjectives), and may contain incorrect words or even nonsense words.
Acid dyes are not substantive to cellulosic fibers.