Meaning of substantial in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /səbˈstæn(t)ʃəl/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    substantial

    Definitions

    1. fairly large

    Examples

    • « won by a substantial margin »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. being the essence or essential element of a thing

    Examples

    • « substantial equivalents »
    • « substantive information »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. providing abundant nourishment

    Examples

    • « a hearty meal »
    • « good solid food »
    • « ate a substantial breakfast »

    Synonyms

  4. 4. of good quality and condition

    Examples

    • « solidly built »
    • « a solid foundation »
    • « several substantial timber buildings »

    Synonyms

  5. 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

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