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Definition of Substantial
1. Adjective. Fairly large. "Won by a substantial margin"
2. Adjective. Having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable. "Substantial equivalents"
3. Adjective. Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary. "Most ponderous and substantial things"
Exact synonyms: Material, Real
Attributes: Solidness, Substantiality, Substantialness
Also: Material
Derivative terms: Reality, Substance, Substantiality, Substantialness
Antonyms: Insubstantial
Attributes: Solidness, Substantiality, Substantialness
Also: Material
Derivative terms: Reality, Substance, Substantiality, Substantialness
Antonyms: Insubstantial
4. Adjective. Providing abundant nourishment. "Four square meals a day"
Exact synonyms: Hearty, Satisfying, Solid, Square
Similar to: Wholesome
Derivative terms: Substantialness
Similar to: Wholesome
Derivative terms: Substantialness
5. Adjective. Of good quality and condition; solidly built. "Several substantial timber buildings"
Definition of Substantial
1. a. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, substantial life.
Definition of Substantial
1. [n -S]