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Meaning of substantial
The primary meaning of the word "substantial" is having a solid and firm basis or foundation, being considerable in amount or degree.
Etymology of substantial
The word "substantial" comes from the Latin "substantia", meaning "being, substance, material", which is derived from "substantiare", meaning "to stand under, to exist"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that has a solid and firm basis or foundation
Synonyms
considerable
significant
substantial
sizable
appreciable
notable
noteworthy
marked
pronounced
considerable
material
solid
firm
sturdy
robust
hefty
weighty
ample
plentiful
abundant
generous
bountiful
profuse
extensive
comprehensive
sizable
expansive
substantial
momentous
consequential
influential
effective
potent
powerful
impressive
striking
noticeable
perceptible
discernible
tangible
real
actual
genuine
true
valid
sound
cogent
convincing
compelling
persuasive
credible
plausible
believable
reasonable
rational
logical
coherent
consistent
solid
substantial
strong
forceful
vigorous
energetic
dynamic
lively
vivacious
spirited
enthusiastic
dedicated
devoted
committed
wholehearted
unreserved
unabashed
unapologetic
unwavering
unshakeable
unrelenting
persistent
determined
resolute
firm
steadfast
steady
stable
secure
substantial
Definitions
- Having a solid and firm basis or foundation
- Considerable in amount or degree
- Strongly built or made
- Having a solid and firm quality or character
- Being real or actual, rather than imaginary or pretended
Usage Examples
- The company made a substantial investment in the new technology
- The evidence presented in court was substantial and convincing
- The building has a substantial foundation that can withstand strong winds
- The writer's argument was substantial and well-supported by facts
- The team's substantial lead in the game made it unlikely for the opposing team to win
Antonyms
insubstantial
insignificant
trivial
negligible
minor
slight
small
tiny
faint
weak
feeble
fragile
flimsy
superficial
shallow
hollow
empty
void
unsubstantial
unimportant
inconsequential
ineffective
ineffectual
impotent
powerless
unimpressive
unnoticeable
imperceptible
intangible
unreal
imaginary
pretended
false
invalid
unsound
illogical
incoherent
inconsistent
unstable
insecure
unsubstantial
insubstantial
frivolous
petty
paltry
meager
scanty
sparse
rare
infrequent
occasional