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substantial

adjective
  1. Composed of or relating to things that occupy space and can be perceived by the senses: concrete, corporeal, material, objective, phenomenal, physical, sensible, tangible. See body, matter
  2. Having verifiable existence: concrete, objective, real, substantive, tangible. See real
  3. Not easily moved or shaken: firm 1, secure, solid, sound 2, stable, strong, sturdy, sure, unshakable. See continue, strong
  4. Characterized by abundance: abundant, ample, bounteous, bountiful, copious, generous, heavy, plenitudinous, plenteous, plentiful, voluminous. See big, give, rich
  5. Having great significance: big, consequential, considerable, historic, important, large, material, meaningful, monumental, significant. See important

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