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单词 substantialness
释义

substantial

adjective

sub·​stan·​tial səb-ˈstan(t)-shəl How to pronounce substantial (audio)
1
a
: consisting of or relating to substance
b
: not imaginary or illusory : real, true
c
: important, essential
2
: ample to satisfy and nourish : full
a substantial meal
3
a
: possessed of means : well-to-do
b
: considerable in quantity : significantly great
earned a substantial wage
4
: firmly constructed : sturdy
a substantial house
5
: being largely but not wholly that which is specified
a substantial lie
substantial noun
substantiality
səb-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce substantial (audio)
noun
substantially
səb-ˈstan(t)-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce substantial (audio)
adverb
substantialness
səb-ˈstan(t)-shəl-nəs How to pronounce substantial (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • big
  • consequential
  • earth-shattering
  • earthshaking
  • eventful
  • historic
  • important
  • major
  • material
  • meaningful
  • momentous
  • monumental
  • much
  • significant
  • tectonic
  • weighty
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Example Sentences

A substantial number of people commute to work each day. Activities like that pose a substantial risk of injury. She purchased her tickets at a substantial discount. Only the buildings that were constructed of more substantial materials survived the earthquake. I was hoping that they would serve us something more substantial than wine and cheese.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

substantial

adjective

sub·​stan·​tial səb-ˈstan-shəl How to pronounce substantial (audio)
1
: large in amount
a substantial improvement
2
: important sense 1
a substantial difference
3
: firmly constructed
Substantial walls surround the castle.
4
: abundant
a substantial meal
5
: prosperous sense 1
a substantial farmer
6
: made up of or relating to substance : material

Legal Definition

substantial

adjective

sub·​stan·​tial səb-ˈstan-chəl How to pronounce substantial (audio)
1
a
: of or relating to substance
b
: not illusory : having merit
failed to raise a substantial constitutional claim
c
: having importance or significance : material
a substantial step had not been taken toward commission of the crime W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr.
2
: considerable in quantity : significantly great
identification of serious and substantial failure to perform U.S. Code
compare de minimis

substantialness

noun

as in solidity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • solidity
  • substantiality
  • solidness
  • cumbersomeness
  • overweight
  • bulkiness
  • hugeness
  • bulk
  • ponderousness
  • massiveness
  • heaviness
  • avoirdupois
  • weightiness
  • heftiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • lightness
  • weightlessness
  • delicacy
  • insubstantiality
  • airiness
  • slightness
  • etherealness
  • ethereality
  • fluffiness
  • flimsiness
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