Definition of Substantial

1. Adjective. Fairly large. "Won by a substantial margin"

Exact synonyms: Significant
Similar to: Considerable

2. Adjective. Having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable. "Substantial equivalents"
Exact synonyms: Substantive
Similar to: Essential

3. Adjective. Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary. "Most ponderous and substantial things"

4. Adjective. Providing abundant nourishment. "Four square meals a day"
Exact synonyms: Hearty, Satisfying, Solid, Square
Similar to: Wholesome
Derivative terms: Substantialness

5. Adjective. Of good quality and condition; solidly built. "Several substantial timber buildings"
Exact synonyms: Solid, Strong
Similar to: Sound
Derivative terms: Solidness, Substantialness

Definition of Substantial

1. a. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, substantial life.

Definition of Substantial

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Substantial

subspecialized
subspecializes
subspecializing
subspecialties
subspecialty
subspecies
subspecific
substage
substages
substance
substanceless
substances
substance abuse
substance abuser
substandard
substantial (current term)
substantiality
substantially
substantialness
substantials
substantiate
substantiated
substantiates
substantiating
substantiation
substantiations
substantiative
substantia alba
substantia grisea
substantia nigra

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