One entry found for substantial.

Main Entry: sub·stan·tial
Pronunciation: sb-stan-chl
Function: adjective
1 a : consisting of or relating to substance : MATERIAL b : not imaginary : REAL <the substantial world> c : IMPORTANT 1, essential <substantial differences>
2 : enough to satisfy and nourish <a substantial meal>
3 a : PROSPEROUS 1 <a substantial farmer> b : considerable in quantity : significantly large <a substantial increase>
4 : firmly constructed <a substantial building>
- sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty /-stan-ch-al-t-/ noun
- sub·stan·tial·ly /-stanch-(-)l/ adverb

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