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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInsubstantial
/ˌɪn.səˈstæn.ʃəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not having physical substance; lacking solidity or strength.
"The argument presented was insubstantial and failed to convince the jury." - 2
Of little or no importance; insignificant.
"Her insubstantial claims did not warrant further investigation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'insubstantial' originates from the Latin 'insubstantialis', which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'substantialis' meaning 'substantial'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from a focus on physical presence to a broader sense of lack of importance or reality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Insubstantial" is said worldwide
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insignifiant
Transliteration: ɛ̃.si.ɲi.fjɑ̃
"Son argument était insignifiant et n'a pas convaincu le jury."
unbedeutend
Transliteration: ʊn.bəˈdɔʏ.tənt
"Sein Argument war unbedeutend und überzeugte die Jury nicht."
insignificante
Transliteration: in.si.ɲi.fiˈkan.te
"Il suo argomento era insignificante e non ha convinto la giuria."
insignificante
Transliteration: in.si.ɲi.fiˈkan.te
"Su argumento era insignificante y no convenció al jurado."
insignificante
Transliteration: in.si.ɲi.fiˈkan.tʃi
"O argumento dele era insignificante e não convenceu o júri."
अमहत्वपूर्ण
Transliteration: amahatvapurn
"उसका तर्क अमहत्वपूर्ण था और जूरी को प्रभावित नहीं किया।"
无关紧要
Transliteration: wú guān jǐn yào
"他的论点无关紧要，没有说服陪审团。"
무의미한
Transliteration: mu-ui-mi-han
"그의 주장은 무의미하여 배심원을 설득하지 못했다."
重要でない
Transliteration: jūyō de nai
"彼の主張は重要でなく、陪審員を納得させることができなかった。"
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