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}]