substantive
adjectiveUK /səbˈstæn.tɪv/
US /ˈsʌb.stən.tɪv/
Something substantive is real and important, not just for show.
The teacher gave us substantive feedback that helped us improve our project.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a strong, solid base or structure.
The bridge has a substantive design that will last for many years.
3. In grammar, a word that names a person, place, or thing (a noun).
In the sentence 'The dog barked,' the word 'dog' is a substantive.
4. Involving actual proof or evidence rather than guesses.
The detective found substantive clues that solved the case.