substantive

substantive
[ˈsʌbst(ə)ntɪv]
adjective
  1. having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable
    重要的;实质性的;可观的,大量的
    there is no substantive evidence for the efficacy of these drugs.
    没有实质性的证据证实这些药品的效用。
  2. having a separate and independent existence
    独立存在的
    ■(of a rank or appointment) not acting or temporary; permanent
    (军衔,任命)永久的,终身的
    ■(of a dye) not needing a mordant
    (染料)不需媒染的,直染的
    ■(of an enactment, motion, or resolution) made in due form as such; not amended
    (法令,提议,决议)有固定形式的;未经修正的
  3. (of law) defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which such things are established
    (法律)实体的(指规定权利和义务的)
noun
  1. (Grammar, dated)a noun
    (语法,旧)名词
派生
substantival
[-ˈtʌɪv(ə)l]
adjective
substantively
adverb
语源
  1. late Middle English (in the sense 'having an independent existence'): from Old French substantif, -ive or late Latin substantivus, from substantia 'essence' (see substance)
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