The meaning of SUBSTANTIAL is consisting of or relating to substance. How to use substantial in a sentence.

SUBSTANTIAL definition: 1. large in size, value, or importance: 2. relating to the main or most important things being…. Learn more.

Definition of substantial adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Substantial means large in amount or degree. The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats. That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation. A …

1. of a considerable size or value: substantial funds. 2. worthwhile; important: a substantial reform.

Substantial definition: of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc... See examples of SUBSTANTIAL used in a sentence.

Substantial is an adjective that generally refers to something of considerable importance, size, worth, or value. It can also mean strong in foundation, influence, or structure.

Something substantial is large in size, number, or amount: If you want to say someone spent a lot of money without being too specific, you could say they spent a substantial amount of money.

There are 27 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word substantial, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Synonyms for SUBSTANTIAL: significant, major, important, historic, big, much, meaningful, monumental; Antonyms of SUBSTANTIAL: small, little, minor, slight, negligible, insignificant, …