substantial

//səbˈstænʃəl//
B2Frequency Level 8Formal
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Adjective

substantialCanonical form
more substantialComparative
most substantialSuperlative
1

of considerable importance, size, or worth; large in amount or degree

The company made a substantial profit this year.

2

strongly built or made; solid and firm in structure

The house has substantial brick walls that have lasted for centuries.

3

having substance or actual existence; real rather than imaginary

There is no substantial evidence to support the claim.

4

concerning the essentials of something; important in meaning or effect

There are no substantial differences between the two proposals.