English Dictionary

substantive

/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

adj

of the essence or essential element of a thing. / (by extension) Constituting the substance of content rather than its style, and thus always nontrivial.

Time management is a substantive skill for success.

意味（1）

of the essence or essential element of a thing.

意味（2）

(by extension) Constituting the substance of content rather than its style, and thus always nontrivial.

Substantive editing is never trivial, whereas some aspects of copyediting are trivial.

意味（3）

Having substance; enduring; solid; firm; substantial.

Once more then, strength and magnitude are qualities which impress the imagination in a powerful and substantive manner;

意味（4）

(law) applying to essential legal principles and rules of right.

substantive law

意味（5）

(chemistry) of a dye that does not need the use of a mordant to be made fast to that which is being dyed

意味（6）

Depending on itself; independent.

He therefore taking into consideration, how sufficient and substantive this land was to maintain itself without any aid at all of the foreigner,

意味（7）

(grammar) Of or pertaining to a substantive.

意味（8）

(military, of a rank or appointment) actually and legally held, as distinct from an acting, temporary or honorary rank or appointment