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1
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
- an insubstantial carton that could not possibly stand up during long-distance shipping
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2
not composed of matter
- energy is insubstantial
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- metaphysical,
- psychic
- (also psychical),
- supernatural
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- detectable,
- discernible
- (also discernable),
- noticeable,
- observable,
- palpable,
- sensible,
- tangible,
- visible
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The first known use of insubstantial was in 1607
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