1. Comments or statements that are meaningful, significant, and based on solid facts or evidence rather than superficial or trivial observations
The professor made substantive remarks about the research methodology during the presentation.
O professor fez observações substanciais sobre a metodologia da pesquisa durante a apresentação.
2. Remarks that directly address the core issues or main points of a discussion, proposal, or argument
Her substantive remarks on the policy proposal helped clarify the key differences between the two approaches.
Suas observações substanciais sobre a proposta de política ajudaram a esclarecer as diferenças fundamentais entre as duas abordagens.