Definition of Substantial
Substantial
sub·stan·tial
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
characteristic of something that is of considerable size, worth, or importance;
e.g. He provided her with a substantial amount of cash to use in case of emergencies.
(adjective)
ample enough to satisfy or nourish;
e.g. He fed the poor kid a substantial meal and gave him a jacket to wear in the cold.
(adjective)
sturdy and firmly constructed;
e.g. A substantial tent that could not get knocked over even by harsh winds.
(adjective)
tangible and real, as opposed to imaginary;
e.g. Human beings are substantial, spirits and souls are intangible.
(adjective)
concerning or dealing with the essentials of something;
e.g. They have substantial concerns about working with and obtaining stem cells.
(adjective)
relating to, or being largely but not wholly that what is being specified;
e.g. He told a substantial lie that could get him trouble if anyone found out.
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