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unsubstantial
adjective un·sub·stan·tial \ˌən-səb-ˈstan(t)-shəl\
Definition of UNSUBSTANTIAL
: not substantial : lacking substance, firmness, or strength <unsubstantial shadows>
— un·sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty \-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun
— un·sub·stan·tial·ly \ˌən-səb-ˈstan(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of UNSUBSTANTIAL
15th century
Related to UNSUBSTANTIAL
- Synonyms
- bodiless, ethereal, formless, incorporeal, insubstantial, nonmaterial, nonphysical, spiritual, unbodied, immaterial
- Antonyms
- bodily, corporeal, material, physical, substantial
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