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substantive

/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adjective · British & US
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adjective

Having a clear and authoritative quality; substantial or important. A substantive issue or problem is one that is serious and needs to be dealt with.

Example

"The report provided a substantive analysis of the company's financial situation."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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