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substantivally

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /səbˈstæn.tɪ.və.li/

KK: /səb'stæn.tɪv.ə.li/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to a noun or a substantive; in a manner that emphasizes the essence or substance of something.


Example

The changes were substantivally significant to the overall project.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how we speak substantivally in everyday conversations?
Sloth B
Yeah, I guess we do use nouns a lot without even realizing it.
Sloth A
Right! It’s interesting how language shapes our thoughts substantivally as well.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes me appreciate the depth of our communication.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
essentially
fundamentally
significantly
Antonyms
insignificantly
trivially
superficially
Root Explanation

Substantivally → It is formed from "substantivus" (from Latin, meaning substantial or having substance) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner of). The word "substantivally" means in a manner relating to or characteristic of a substance or noun.

Memory Tip

Think of 'substance' to remember that 'substantivally' refers to something done in a manner related to substance or nouns.

Visually Confused Words
unsubstantially
consubstantially
transubstantially
unsubstantial
insubstantial
unsubstantiality
insubstantiality
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