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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

substantive

/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does substantive mean?

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."

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