Meaning of substantial in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• Anything having substance; an essential part.

adjective

• Having a substance; actually existing.

  Example: substantial life

• Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.

• Corporeal; material; firm.

• Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.

  Example: a substantial fence or wall

• Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.

  Example: a substantial freeholder

• Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.

  Example: A substantial number of people went to the event.

• Most important; essential.

• Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.

  Example: I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial.