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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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Example Sentences

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Whether or not that leads to substantive peace talks, Pakistan has already executed a diplomatic coup in its favor.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The membership is too divided on the substantive issues."

From Barron's

"But I doubt they are anywhere close to creating enough common ground for a serious meeting or substantive talks," he cautioned.

From BBC

Iranian officials denied any substantive talks between the two nations.

From BBC

“We have substantive concerns with regard to the security situation,” Paul Reuter, vice president of the European Cockpit Association, said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal