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substantial

/səbˈstænʃəl/

noun

Meaning

  • Anything having substance; an essential part.

adjective

Meaning

  • Having a substance; actually existing.

    "substantial life"

  • Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.

  • Corporeal; material; firm.

  • Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.

    "a substantial fence or wall"

  • Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.

    "a substantial freeholder"

  • Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.

    "A substantial number of people went to the event."

  • Most important; essential.

  • Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.

    "I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial."