The difference between Massive and Substantial

When used as nouns, massive means a homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure, whereas substantial means anything having substance.

When used as adjectives, massive means of or pertaining to a large mass, whereas substantial means having a substance.

check bellow for the other definitions of Massive and Substantial

  1. Massive as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a large mass; weighty, heavy, or bulky.

    Examples:

    "A massive comet or asteroid appears to have ended the era of the dinosaurs."

  2. Massive as an adjective:

    Much larger than normal.

    Examples:

    "Compared to its counterparts from World War II, the Abrams main battle tank is truly massive."

  3. Massive as an adjective:

    Of great significance or import; overwhelming.

    Examples:

    "The enlightenment comprises massive shifts in many areas of Western thought."

  4. Massive as an adjective (mineralogy):

    Not exhibiting crystal form.

  5. Massive as an adjective:

    Of particularly exceptional quality or value; awesome.

    Examples:

    "Did you see Colbert last night? He was massive!"

  6. Massive as an adjective (colloquial, informal, Ireland):

    outstanding, beautiful

    Examples:

    "Your dress is massive, love. Where did you get it?"

  7. Massive as an adjective (informal):

    To a very great extent; total, utter.

  8. Massive as an adjective (physics):

    (of a particle) Possessing mass.

    Examples:

    "Some bosons are massive while others are massless."

  1. Massive as a noun (mineralogy):

    A homogeneous mass of rock, not layered and without an obvious crystal structure.

    Examples:

    "karst massives in western Georgia"

  2. Massive as a noun (slang):

    A group of people from a locality, or sharing a collective aim, interest, etc.

    Examples:

    "Big up to the Croydon massive!"

  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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