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Webster 1913 Edition
Substantial
Sub-stan′tial
,Adj.
[F.
substantiel
, L. substantialis
.] 1.
Belonging to substance; actually existing; real;
as,
. substantial
lifeMilton.
If this atheist would have his chance to be real and
substantial
agent, he is more stupid than the vulgar. Bentley.
2.
Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; real; solid; true; veritable.
If happinessbe a
substantial
good. Denham.
The
substantial
ornaments of virtue. L’Estrange.
3.
Corporeal; material; firm.
“Most ponderous and substantial things.” Shak.
The rainbow [appears to be] a large
substantial
arch. I. Watts.
4.
Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm;
as,
. substantial
cloth; a substantial
fence or wall5.
Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy; responsible;
“Substantial yeomen and burghers.” as, a
. substantial
freeholderSir W. Scott.
Webster 1828 Edition
Substantial
SUBSTAN'TIAL
,Adj.
If this atheist would have his chance to be a real and substantial agent, he is more stupid than the vulgar.
1.
Real; solid; true; not seeming or imaginary. If happiness be a substantial good.
The substantial ornaments of virtue.
2.
Corporeal; material. The rainbow appears like a substantial arch in the sky.
3.
Having substance; strong; stout; solid; as substantial cloth; a substantial fence or gate.4.
Possessed of goods or estate; responsible; moderately wealthy; as a substantial freeholder or farmer; a substantial citizen.