
Substantive
Real Importance
Use 'substantive' to stress the significance of a topic over less crucial ones.
The meeting focused on substantive concerns regarding our budget.
Professional Tone
'Substantive' gives a formal tone, suitable for business or academic settings.
Our substantive goals must align with the company's vision.
Not Surface-level
'Substantive' implies depth, going beyond superficial aspects.
She made a substantive contribution to the research project.