substantial
substantial Lexical Profile
substantial Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Of considerable importance, size, worth, or degree.
"The research team made substantial progress toward developing a more efficient solar panel."
Strongly built, solid, or durable in physical structure; or (of a meal) large and filling.
"After hiking through the mountains all morning, they stopped at the inn for a substantial lunch."
Concerning the essential points, core meaning, or actual physical existence of something rather than its superficial form or imaginary nature.
"Although the two drafts differed in phrasing, there was no substantial difference in their conclusions."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'substantial' (large in amount, value, or importance; strongly built) with 'substantive' (having a firm basis in reality, or relating to core legal rights and principles rather than procedure).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English via Old French from Late Latin 'substantialis', derived from 'substantia' (essence, material, or standing firm), from 'sub-' (under) and 'stare' (to stand).