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Of considerable quantity or amount; belonging to the essential part of a thing (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Of considerable quantity or amount; belonging to the essential part of a thing (adjective)”? The solution is SUBSTANTIVE, a 11-letter word built on the root STANT (“standing”). It appeared in the October 21, 2026 (Wednesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
SUBSTANTIVE
***STANT***STANTmeans “standing”
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In a sentence
Thrilled with her SUBSTANTIVE raise, Carol is now able to pay all her outstanding debts.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Of considerable quantity or amount; belonging to the essential part of a thing (adjective)” has the answer SUBSTANTIVE (11 letters), built on the root STANT, which means “standing”. Browse the full October 21, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.
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