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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSubstantial
/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; equivalent to a decent amount.
"They made a substantial investment in renewable energy." - 2
Strongly and solidly built.
"The bridge was built with substantial steel beams to withstand heavy traffic."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'substantialis', stemming from 'substantia' (substance or being), entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century. Initially denoting real existence or material nature, the meaning evolved over centuries to describe something of considerable importance, size, worth, or ample quantity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Substantial" is said worldwide
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substantiel
Transliteration: sypstɑ̃sjɛl
"Il y a eu une augmentation substantielle des ventes."
beträchtlich
Transliteration: bəˈtʁɛçtْلɪç
"Es gab eine beträchtliche Menge an Feedback."
consistente
Transliteration: konsiˈstɛnte
"Abbiamo registrato un profitto consistente quest'anno."
sustancial
Transliteration: sustanˈsjal
"Necesitamos una cantidad sustancial de tiempo."
substancial
Transliteration: substɐ̃sjiˈaw
"Houve uma melhora substancial no projeto."
पर्याप्त
Transliteration: paryapt
"इस परियोजना के लिए पर्याप्त धनराशि की आवश्यकता है।"
大量的
Transliteration: dà liàng de
"我们取得了大量的进展。"
상당한
Transliteration: sangdanghan
"우리는 상당한 양의 정보를 수집했습니다."
相当な
Transliteration: sōtō na
"彼は相当な量の仕事を一人でこなした。"
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