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Meaning of substantial in English
Pronunciation
/səbˈstæn(t)ʃəl/
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Classifying Adjective
substantial
Definitions
1.
fairly large
Examples
« won by a substantial margin »
Synonyms
considerable
2.
being the essence or essential element of a thing
Examples
« substantial equivalents »
« substantive information »
Synonyms
essential
3.
providing abundant nourishment
Examples
« a hearty meal »
« good solid food »
« ate a substantial breakfast »
Synonyms
wholesome
4.
of good quality and condition
Examples
« solidly built »
« a solid foundation »
« several substantial timber buildings »
Synonyms
sound
Qualitative Adjective
substantial
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French substantiel or Christian Latin substantialis, from substantia‘being, essence’ (see substance)
Definitions
1.
having substance or capable of being treated as fact
Examples
« not imaginary »
« the substantial world »
« a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical »
« most ponderous and substantial things- Shakespeare »
Antonyms
insubstantial
unsubstantial
unreal
See also
material