Word Definition

Substantial

  1. Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; real; solid; true; veritable.
  2. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, substantial life.
  3. Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy; responsible; as, a substantial freeholder.
  4. Corporeal; material; firm.
  5. Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm; as, substantial cloth; a substantial fence or wall.