Meaning of substantive

Definition of substantive

(adj) of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something; "a substantial argument"
defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established; "substantive law"
being on topic and prompting thought; "a meaty discussion"
(noun) any word or group of words functioning as a noun

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