adjective
- of or having substance
- real; actual; true; not imaginary
- strong; solid; firm; stout
- considerable; ample; large
- of considerable worth or value; important
- having property or possessions; wealthy
- with regard to essential elements; in substance
- Philos. of, or having the nature of, substance
Origin:
ME substancial < ML substantialis < LL
noun
a substantial thing: usually used in pl.