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- Dictionarysub·stan·tial/ˌsəbˈstan(t)SHəl/
adjective
- 1. of considerable importance, size, or worth: "a substantial amount of cash" Similar Opposite
- 2. concerning the essentials of something: "there was substantial agreement on changing policies" Similar
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SUBSTANTIAL definition: 1. large in size, value, or importance: 2. relating to the main or most important things being…. Learn more.
a. : consisting of or relating to substance. b. : not imaginary or illusory : real, true. c. : important, essential. 2. : ample to satisfy and nourish : full. a substantial meal. 3. a. : possessed of means : well-to-do. b. : considerable in quantity : significantly great. earned a substantial wage. 4. : firmly constructed : sturdy.
Something substantial is large in size, number, or amount: If you want to say someone spent a lot of money without being too specific, you could say they spent a substantial amount of money. The adjective substantial derives from the Latin substantia "substance," which means "stuff."
adjective. of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money. of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real. Antonyms: ethereal, immaterial. of solid character or quality; firm, stout, or strong: a substantial physique. Synonyms: sturdy, stable. basic or essential; fundamental:
8 meanings: 1. of a considerable size or value 2. worthwhile; important 3. having wealth or importance 4. (of food or a meal).... Click for more definitions.
SUBSTANTIAL meaning: 1. large in size, value, or importance: 2. relating to the main or most important things being…. Learn more.
Definition of substantial adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.