Substantive Meaning
There are 4 meaning(s) for word Substantive
Meaning 1 : of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
Synonyms : substantial
Synonyms : substantial
Meaning 2 : defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established
Example : substantive law
Synonyms : essential
Example : substantive law
Synonyms : essential
Meaning 4 : any word or group of words functioning as a noun