substantiality

Variant of substantial

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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