About The Word Substantial
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What's The Definition Of Substantial?
[adj] fairly large; "won by a substantial margin"
[adj] having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; "the substantial world"; "a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical"; "most ponderous and substantial things"- Shakespeare [adj] being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information" [adj] providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast" [adj] of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings" Synonyms | Synonyms for Substantial: considerable | essential | hearty | in essence | material | real | satisfying | significant | solid | sound | strong | substantive | wholesome Related Terms | Find terms related to Substantial: See Also | Substantial In Webster's Dictionary \Sub*stan"tial\, a. [F. substantiel, L.
substantialis.]
1. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as,
substantial life. --Milton.
If this atheist would have his chance to be real and
substantial agent, he is more stupid than the
vulgar. --Bentley.
2. Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; real; solid; true;
veritable.
If happinessbe a substantial good. --Denham.
The substantial ornaments of virtue. --L'Estrange.
3. Corporeal; material; firm. ``Most ponderous and
substantial things.'' --Shak.
The rainbow [appears to be] a large substantial
arch. --I. Watts.
4. Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm; as,
substantial cloth; a substantial fence or wall.
5. Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy;
responsible; as, a substantial freeholder. ``Substantial
yeomen and burghers.'' --Sir W. Scott.
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