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substantial
adjective sub·stan·tial \səb-ˈstan(t)-shəl\
: large in amount, size, or number
: strongly made
of food : enough to satisfy hunger
Full Definition of SUBSTANTIAL
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: ample to satisfy and nourish : full <a substantial meal>
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a : possessed of means : well-to-do b : considerable in quantity : significantly great <earned a substantial wage>
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: firmly constructed : sturdy <a substantial house>
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: being largely but not wholly that which is specified <a substantial lie>
— substantial noun
— sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty \-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun
— sub·stan·tial·ly \-ˈstan(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
— sub·stan·tial·ness \-ˈstan(t)-shəl-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SUBSTANTIAL
14th century
Related to SUBSTANTIAL
- Synonyms
- big, consequential, earthshaking, earth-shattering, eventful, historic, major, material, meaningful, momentous, monumental, much, significant, important, tectonic, weighty
- Antonyms
- inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, little, minor, negligible, slight, small, trifling, trivial, unimportant
SUBSTANTIAL Defined for Kids
substantial
adjective sub·stan·tial \səb-ˈstan-shəl\
Definition of SUBSTANTIAL for Kids
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: large in amount <a substantial improvement>
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: important 1 <a substantial difference>
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: firmly constructed <Substantial walls surround the castle.>
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: abundant <a substantial meal>
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: prosperous 1 <a substantial farmer>
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: made up of or relating to substance : material
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