səbˈstænʃəl adj. 1 a of real
importance or
value (made a substantial contribution). b of
large size or
amount (awarded substantial damages). 2 of
solid material or
structure;
stout (a
man of substantial
build; a substantial house). 3 commercially
successful;
wealthy. 4
essential;
true in large
part (substantial truth). 5 having
substance; real. øøsubstantiality n. substantially adv. [ME f. OF substantiel or LL substantialis (as SUBSTANCE)]