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unsubstantive

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Not having the form of a noun.
  2. Not having any material substance.
  3. Not having any factual substance.
    broadly

Examples

“Nests are formed by the removal of soil to create⟳ an unsubstantive space.”
“Labour dismisses Cameron's interest⟳ in the environment as a cynical and unsubstantive part of his attempt⟳ to decontaminate the Tory brand.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

unsubstitutable unsubstituted unsubtitled unsubtle unsubtler unsubtlest

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