Substantive

usgb/ˈsʌbstəntɪv/
adjective

Important, serious, or related to real and important matters.

The team had a substantive discussion about the company's performance.
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  • substantive discussion
  • substantive issue
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Real Importance

Use 'substantive' to stress the significance of a topic over less crucial ones.

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The meeting focused on substantive concerns regarding our budget.
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Professional Tone

'Substantive' gives a formal tone, suitable for business or academic settings.

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Our substantive goals must align with the company's vision.
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Not Surface-level

'Substantive' implies depth, going beyond superficial aspects.

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She made a substantive contribution to the research project.
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