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Definition of substantial:
fairly large; "won by a substantial margin"
having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents" having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; "the substantial world"; "a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical"; "most ponderous and substantial things"- Shakespeare providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day" of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings" |