Definitions
1.AdjectiveHaving a substance; actually existing."substantial life"
2.AdjectiveNot imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
3.AdjectiveCorporeal; material; firm.
4.AdjectiveHaving good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm."substantial cloth; a substantial fence or wall"
5.AdjectivePossessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy."a substantial freeholder"
6.AdjectiveLarge in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant."He inherited a substantial amount of money from his uncle.; A substantial number of people went to the event."
7.AdjectiveMost important; essential.
8.AdjectiveSatisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling."I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial.; Teddy had a few crackers in his backpack, but he needed something more substantial if he was to survive a three-day trek."
9.NounAnything having substance; an essential part.