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Seravorn
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To me, substantive relates to quality, where substantial relates to size.
"The two parties engaged substantively" - ie, well"The two parties engaged substantially" - ie, a lot
Substantial vs. substantive
To me, substantive relates to quality, where substantial relates to size.
"The two parties engaged substantively" - ie, well
"The two parties engaged substantially" - ie, a lot