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sub·stan·tial
I. \səbzˈtanchəl, -bˈst-, -taan-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English substancial, from Late Latin substantialis, from Latin substantia substance + -alis -al — more at substance
1.
a. : consisting of, relating to, sharing the nature of, or constituting substance : existing as or in substance : material
< substantial life >
< the substantial realities >
< most ponderous and substantial things — Shakespeare >
b. : not seeming or imaginary : not illusive : real, true
< the substantial world >
< a mere dream neither substantial nor practical >
c. : being of moment : important, essential
2.
a. : adequately or generously nourishing : abundant, plentiful
< set a substantial table >
< after that too substantial dinner >
b. : possessed of goods or an estate : moderately wealthy : well-to-do
< a substantial man >
often : having a good and well-maintained income-producing property
< a substantial farmer >
< the more substantial tradesmen >
c. : considerable in amount, value, or worth
< made a substantial gain on the transaction >
3.
a. : having good substance : firmly or stoutly constructed : sturdy, solid, firm
< a substantial house >
< substantial cloth >
b. : having a solid or firm foundation : soundly based : carrying weight
< a substantial argument >
< substantial evidence >
4.
a. : being that specified to a large degree or in the main
< a substantial victory >
< a substantial lie >
b. : of or relating to the main part of something
Synonyms: see massive
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English substancial, from substancial, adjective
: something that is substantial: as
a. : something having substance or actual existence
b. : something having good substance or actual value
c. : something of moment : an important or material matter, thing, or part |