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substantial

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Main Entry:
sub·stan·tial 
          Listen to the pronunciation of substantial
Pronunciation:
\səb-ˈstan(t)-shəl\
Function:
adjective
Date:
14th century
1 a: consisting of or relating to substance b: not imaginary or illusory : real, true c: important, essential2: 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
sub·stan·ti·al·i·ty 
          Listen to the pronunciation of substantiality \-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun
sub·stan·tial·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of substantially \-ˈstan(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
sub·stan·tial·ness 
          Listen to the pronunciation of substantialness \-ˈstan(t)-shəl-nəs\ noun


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