单词 | insubstantially |
释义 | > as lemmasinsubˈstantially insubˈstantially adv. not substantially; impalpably. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > smallness of quantity, amount, or degree > [adverb] > to a trifling extent inconsiderably1727 triflingly1865 insubstantially1972 1972 P. H. Kocher Master of Middle-Earth i. 3 Tolkien has a constitutional aversion to leaving Middle-earth afloat too insubstantially in empty time and place. 1989 Newsday (N.Y.) 27 Jan. (Nassau ed.) 78/1 The United States attorney for the Southern District of New York has permitted the investment firm of Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc. to become whole again, although not insubstantially depleted of flesh. < as lemmas |
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