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substantial definition

sub·stan·tial (səb stan′s̸həl)

adjective

  1. of or having substance
  2. real; actual; true; not imaginary
  3. strong; solid; firm; stout
  4. considerable; ample; large
  5. of considerable worth or value; important
  6. having property or possessions; wealthy
  7. with regard to essential elements; in substance
  8. Philos. of, or having the nature of, substance

Etymology: ME substancial < ML substantialis < LL

noun

a substantial thing: usually used in pl.

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substantial Synonyms

substantial

modif.

  1. Strong

    solid, firm, sturdy, stout; see strong 1, 2.

  2. Important

    valuable, extraordinary, principal; see important 1, 2.

  3. Real

    material, actual, visible; see real 2, tangible.

  4. Considerable

    ample, abundant, plentiful; see large 1, much 2.

  5. Wealthy

    affluent, well-to-do, opulent; see rich 1.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

substantial Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: He has a knack for making a simple, cute song more substantial by throwing in a clever, little twist or two.

Modifies a noun

  • amount: Cornwall also produced a substantial amount of passion plays during the Middle Ages.

Modifying Another Word

  • fairly: This was a fairly substantial piece of action research.

Infinitive complement

  • make: However, despite these problems, demand remains substantial enough to make second-hand textile export a viable option for textile reuse.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: However, despite these problems, demand remains substantial enough to make second-hand textile export a viable option for textile reuse.

Preposition: in

  • year: Reprographics costs were also substantial in the first year, making up about 10 per cent of the total.
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