Definition of substantial

• a. - Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, substantial life.
• a. - Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; real; solid; true; veritable.
• a. - Corporeal; material; firm.
• a. - Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm; as, substantial cloth; a substantial fence or wall.
• a. - Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy; responsible; as, a substantial freeholder.