insubstantial
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·sub·stan·tial
adjective \ˌin(t)-səb-ˈstan(t)-shəl\Definition of INSUBSTANTIAL
: not substantial: as a : lacking substance or material nature b : lacking firmness or solidity : flimsy
— in·sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty \-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun
See Examples of INSUBSTANTIAL
- Their contribution to the fund was insubstantial.
- as insubstantial as a ghost
Origin of INSUBSTANTIAL
probably from French insubstantiel, from Late Latin insubstantialis, from Latin in- + Late Latin substantialis substantial
First Known Use: 1607
Learn More About INSUBSTANTIAL
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: insubvertible
Previous Word in the Dictionary: insubordinate
All Words Near: insubstantial
Previous Word in the Dictionary: insubordinate
All Words Near: insubstantial
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up insubstantial? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
