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Definition of substantiation

substantiation

/səbˌstæn.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
sub · stan · ti · a · tion
Plural:substantiations
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Adjective:substantiative
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substantiation Lexical Profile

substantiation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The action of establishing the truth or validity of a claim; concrete evidence or proof that supports an assertion.

Example

"The auditor requested written substantiation for all travel expenses claimed by the department."

2

The act of giving concrete, material form or embodiment to an abstract concept or idea.

Example

"The monument stands as a physical substantiation of the community's enduring resilience."

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• Rhymes for substantiation

• Nearby Words

substantial
substantially
substantiate
substantiation
substantive
substantively
substantiveness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the verb 'substantiate' and the noun suffix '-ion', ultimately deriving from Medieval Latin 'substantiatus' ('made to have substance'), from Latin 'substantia' ('essence, substance').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Substantiation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/substantiation
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