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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

substandard

IPA: //sʌbˈstændərd//

KK: /sʌbˈstændərd/

adjective

Definition: Not meeting the required quality or standard; inferior in quality.

Example: The substandard materials used in the construction led to many problems.

substantiality

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəˌlɪti/

KK: /səbˈstænʧəˌlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being significant or considerable in amount, size, or importance.

Example: The substantiality of the evidence presented in court was crucial for the case.

substantially

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəli/

KK: /səbˈstænʧə·li/

adverb

Definition: In a significant or considerable way; to a large degree.

Example: The project was substantially completed ahead of schedule.

substantialness

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəl.nəs/

KK: /səbˈstæn(t)ʃəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being large, important, or significant.

Example: The substantialness of the project was evident in its impact on the community.

substantiate

IPA: /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

KK: /səbˈstænʧiˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To provide evidence or proof to support a claim or argument, making it more solid or real.

Example: The scientist was able to substantiate her theory with extensive research and data.

substantiation

IPA: /səbˌstænʃiˈeɪʃən/

KK: /səbˌstænʧiˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of providing evidence or proof to support a claim or argument.

Example: The lawyer presented substantiation for her client's innocence during the trial.

substantiative

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəˌtɪv/

KK: /səb'stænʧəˌtɪv/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that provides support or evidence for a claim or idea.

Example: The lawyer presented substantiative evidence to strengthen her case.

substantival

IPA: //səbˈstæn.tɪ.vəl//

KK: /səb'stæn.tɪ.vəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a noun or substantive in grammar.

Example: In some languages, substantival forms can function as both nouns and adjectives.

substantivally

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.

substantive

IPA: /səbˈstæn.tɪv/

KK: /səb'stæn.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a noun or something that has a solid and real existence; not imaginary or subordinate.

Example: The lawyer presented substantive evidence to support her case.

noun

Definition: A word or group of words that acts as a noun in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence, 'The cat is sleeping,' the word 'cat' is a substantive.

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