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substantial

subs·tan·tial

UK/səbˈstænʃəl/ US/sʌˈbstænʃʌl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

fairly large

  • “won by a substantial margin”
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2.

being the essence or essential element of a thing

  • “substantial equivalents”
  • “substantive information”
3.

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
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4.

providing abundant nourishment

  • “a hearty meal”
  • “good solid food”
  • “ate a substantial breakfast”
  • “four square meals a day”
5.

of good quality and condition; solidly built

  • “a solid foundation”
  • “several substantial timber buildings”
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Origin

From Middle English substancial, substantiall, from Old French substanciel, substantiel and its etymon Latin substantiālis.

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