substantial
pronunciation
How to pronounce substantial in British English:
UK [səbˈstænʃl]
How to pronounce substantial in American English:
US [səbˈstænʃl]
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- Adjective:
- fairly large
- being the essence or essential element of a thing
- having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
- providing abundant nourishment
- of good quality and condition; solidly built
Word Origin
- substantial (adj.)
- mid-14c., "ample, sizeable," from Old French substantiel (13c.) and directly from Latin substantialis "having substance or reality, material," in Late Latin "pertaining to the substance or essence," from substantia "being, essence, material"(see substance). Meaning "existing, having real existence" is from late 14c. Meaning "involving an essential part or point" is early 15c. Related: Substantially.
Example
- 1. Not all promotions result in substantial savings for guests .
- 2. Without substantial change , all this will get worse .
- 3. Many gulf states have also become substantial donors .
- 4. Foreign exchange is likewise a substantial activity that continues to thrive .
- 5. However , the bank 's projections already factor in labour 's plans for fiscal tightening , which are quite substantial .