Main Entry: sub·stan·tial

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, essential
2 : 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 \-ˌstan(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē\ noun

— sub·stan·tial·ly \-ˈstan(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

— sub·stan·tial·ness \-ˈstan(t)-shəl-nəs\ noun