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substantial
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As an adjective, substantial means having a substance. As a noun, it means anything having substance.
Meanings of substantial
15 meaningsadjective
Having a substance; actually existing.
“substantial life”
Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
Corporeal; material; firm.
Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.
“substantial cloth”
“a substantial fence or wall”
Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.
“a substantial freeholder”
Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.
“He inherited a substantial amount of money from his uncle.”
“A substantial number of people went to the event.”
Most important; essential.
Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.
“I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial.”
“Teddy had a few crackers in his backpack, but he needed something more substantial if he was to survive a three-day trek.”
Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
“a substantial argument”
Similar: substantiveProviding abundant nourishment
“a hearty meal”
“good solid food”
“ate a substantial breakfast”
Similar: hearty, satisfying, solid, square
noun
Anything having substance; an essential part.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).