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substantive

adjective

/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

Meaning

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

The company made substantive changes to its policy.

substantive evidence

significant, important, considerable, meaningful, essential

trivial, minor, insignificant

substantive changes, substantive issue, substantive discussion, substantive evidence

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

hard to please; very concerned with details

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

awaiting decision or settlement