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 substantial substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/

adjective

  1. () Of considerable importance, size, or worth  ( significant , substantial )
    of considerable importance, size, or worth
     Won by a substantial margin
    won by a substantial margin
  2. () Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something  ( substantial , substantive )
    of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
     A substantial argument
    a substantial argument
  3. Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary  ( material , real , substantial )
    having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
     The substantial world
    the substantial world
     A mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
    a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
     The wind was violent and felt substantial enough to lean against
    The wind was violent and felt substantial enough to lean against
  4. Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value  ( affluent , flush , loaded [Informal] , moneyed , substantial , wealthy , minted [Informal] )
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
     An affluent banker
    an affluent banker
     A speculator flush with cash
    a speculator flush with cash
     Not merely rich but loaded
    not merely rich but loaded
     Moneyed aristocrats
    moneyed aristocrats
     Wealthy corporations
    wealthy corporations
     A substantial family
    a substantial family
  5. Of good quality and condition; solidly built  ( strong , substantial , solid )
    of good quality and condition; solidly built
     A solid foundation
    a solid foundation
     Several substantial timber buildings
    several substantial timber buildings
  6. Providing abundant nourishment  ( hearty , satisfying , square , solid , substantial )
    providing abundant nourishment
     A hearty meal
    a hearty meal
     Good solid food
    good solid food
     Ate a substantial breakfast
    ate a substantial breakfast
     Four square meals a day
    four square meals a day