Definitions of substantial:
- adjective: having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
Example: "The substantial world"
- adjective: being the essence or essential element of a thing
Example: "Substantial equivalents"
- adjective: fairly large
Example: "Won by a substantial margin"
- adjective: of good quality and condition; solidly built
Example: "Several substantial timber buildings"
- adjective: providing abundant nourishment
Example: "Ate a substantial breakfast"