substantial adj
1: fairly large; "won by a substantial margin" [syn: significant]
2: being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information" [syn: substantive, in essence]
3: having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; "the substantial world"; "a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical"; "most ponderous and substantial things"- Shakespeare [syn: real, material] [ant: insubstantial]
4: providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast" [syn: hearty, satisfying, solid]
5: of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings" [syn: solid, strong]