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Word: Substantial
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French substantiel or Christian Latin substantialis, from substantia ‘being, essence’ (see substance)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səbˈstanʃl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
of considerable importance, size, or worth
Short Definition:of considerable importance or worth
Examples:- a substantial amount of cash
Definition:
concerning the essentials of something
Short Definition:concerning essentials of something
Examples:- there was substantial agreement on changing policies
Definition:
real and tangible rather than imaginary
Short Definition:real and tangible rather than imaginary
Examples:- spirits are shadowy, human beings substantial
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