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substantial

sub·stan·tial [ səb stánsh'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. considerable: considerable in amount, extent, value, or importance

2. sturdy: solidly built

3. filling: providing a lot of nourishment

4. rich: wealthy and prosperous

5. real and tangible: actual and real in a palpable way

6. philosophy of substance: consisting of or involving substance



noun  (plural sub·stan·tials)
Definition:
 
important part: an important or essential part

[14th century. Directly or via French< ecclesiastical Latin substantialis "having substance" (translation of Greek hupostatikos) < substare (see substance)]

sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty [ səb stànshee állətee ] noun
sub·stan·tial·ness noun
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