substantial

• Bezeichnet etwas, das von Bedeutung, Umfang oder Wert ist; oft auch für etwas von beträchtlicher Größe, Menge oder Stärke verwendet.

Describes something of considerable importance, size, or worth.

1. Large in amount or sizeB2formal

   Considerable in quantity, extent, or importance.

   Beträchtlich

   • The company made a substantial profit this quarter.
   • She received a substantial inheritance from her grandmother.
   • There has been a substantial increase in sales this year.

   Synonymeampleappreciablebigconsiderablegoodlylargenotablesignificantsizablesizeable

   Antonymeinsubstantiallittleminornegligibleslightsmall

2. Strongly built or solidB2formal

   Of considerable strength, firmness, or durability.

   Stabil und solide gebaut

   • The house is built on a substantial foundation.
   • He is a man of substantial build.
   • The furniture is made of substantial wood.

   Synonymedurablefirmsolidsoundstoutstrongsturdy

   Antonymeflimsyfrailweak

3. Important or meaningfulB2formal

   Having real importance, value, or significance.

   Bedeutend

   • The research made a substantial contribution to the field.
   • There are substantial differences between the two proposals.
   • Her role in the project was substantial.

   Synonymeconsequentialconsiderableimportantmeaningfulmomentousnoteworthysignificantweighty

   Antonymeinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrytrivialunimportantworthless