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n. a noun or a pronoun that is used in place of a noun

adj. defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established; "substantive law"

meaty

adj. being on topic and prompting thought; "a meaty discussion"

substantial, in essence

adj. having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents"

pithy, sententious

adj. concise and full of meaning; "welcomed her pithy comments"; "the peculiarly sardonic and sententious style in which Don Luis composed his epigrams"- Hervey Allen

substantive, substantial, in essence

adj. having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents"

fundamental, crucial, important, of import

adj. of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day"

crucial, important

adj. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women"

meaningful

adj. having a meaning or purpose; "a meaningful explanation"; "a meaningful discussion"; "a meaningful pause"

pithy, sententious

adj. concise and full of meaning; "welcomed her pithy comments"; "the peculiarly sardonic and sententious style in which Don Luis composed his epigrams"- Hervey Allen

useful, of value

adj. being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"

worthwhile

adj. sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest; "a worthwhile book"

significant, important

adj. important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant"

substantive, meaty

adj. being on topic and prompting thought; "a meaty discussion"

firm, steady, steadfast, unshakable, unfaltering, unwavering

adj. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"

notable, noteworthy

adj. worthy of notice; "a noteworthy advance in cancer research"

understandable, comprehensible

adj. capable of being comprehended or understood; "an idea comprehensible to the average mind"

indicative, suggestive, significative

adj. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly; "actions indicative of fear"

meaning, pregnant, significant

adj. rich in significance or implication; "a meaning look"; "pregnant with meaning"

purposeful

adj. having meaning through having an aim; "led a happy purposeful life"

primary, basal

adj. of primary importance

basic, staple

adj. necessary foods or commodities; "wheat is a staple crop"

biogenic

adj. essential for maintaining the fundamental life processes; "sleep and food and water are among the biogenic needs of the organism"

constitutional, constituent, constitutive, organic

adj. constitutional in the structure of something (especially your physical makeup)

must

adj. highly recommended; "a book that is must reading"

vital, life-sustaining

adj. performing an essential function in the living body; "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"

adjective, procedural

adj. relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law ; "adjective law"

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