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Definitions for: Substantial
[adj] fairly large; "won by a substantial margin"
[adj] 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
[adj] being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information"
[adj] providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"
[adj] of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings"
Webster (1913) Definition: Sub*stan"tial, a. [F. substantiel, L.
substantialis.]
1. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as,
substantial life. --Milton.
If this atheist would have his chance to be real and
substantial agent, he is more stupid than the
vulgar. --Bentley.
2. Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; real; solid; true;
veritable.
If happinessbe a substantial good. --Denham.
The substantial ornaments of virtue. --L'Estrange.
3. Corporeal; material; firm. ``Most ponderous and
substantial things.'' --Shak.
The rainbow [appears to be] a large substantial
arch. --I. Watts.
4. Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm; as,
substantial cloth; a substantial fence or wall.
5. Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy;
responsible; as, a substantial freeholder. ``Substantial
yeomen and burghers.'' --Sir W. Scott.
Synonyms: considerable, essential, hearty, in essence, material, real, satisfying, significant, solid, sound, strong, substantive, wholesome
Antonyms: insubstantial, unreal, unsubstantial
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