substantial

/səbˈstænʃəl/

noun

  1. 1

    Anything having substance; an essential part.

adjective

  1. 1

    Having a substance; actually existing.

    “substantial life”
  2. 2

    Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.

  3. 3

    Corporeal; material; firm.

  4. 4

    Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.

    “a substantial fence or wall”
  5. 5

    Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.

    “a substantial freeholder”
  6. 6

    Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.

    “A substantial number of people went to the event.”
  7. 7

    Most important; essential.

  8. 8

    Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.

    “I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial.”

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