English · Adjectives
substantial
/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
[/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/]
large or significant
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Large in amount, size, or importance; considerable.
Example
They made substantial progress on the project, completing far more than anyone had expected.
They made substantial progress on the project, completing far more than anyone had expected.
Etymology
From Latin 'substantia' (substance, essence).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in formal, academic, and business contexts about magnitude.