The difference between Insubstantial and Substantial

When used as adjectives, insubstantial means lacking substance, whereas substantial means having a substance.


Substantial is also noun with the meaning: anything having substance.

check bellow for the other definitions of Insubstantial and Substantial

  1. Insubstantial as an adjective:

    Lacking substance; not real or strong.

    Examples:

    "The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car."

  1. Substantial as an adjective:

    Having a substance; actually existing.

    Examples:

    "substantial life"

  2. Substantial as an adjective:

    Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.

  3. Substantial as an adjective:

    Corporeal; material; firm.

  4. Substantial as an adjective:

    Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.

    Examples:

    "usex substantial cloth"

    "usex a substantial fence or wall"

  5. Substantial as an adjective:

    Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.

    Examples:

    "usex a substantial freeholder"

  6. Substantial as an adjective:

    Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.

    Examples:

    "usex He inherited a substantial amount of money from his uncle."

    "usex A substantial number of people went to the event."

  7. Substantial as an adjective:

    Most important; essential.

  8. Substantial as an adjective:

    Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.

    Examples:

    "usex I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial."

    "usex Teddy had a few crackers in his backpack, but he needed something more substantial if he was to survive a three-day trek."

  1. Substantial as a noun:

    Anything having substance; an essential part.

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