substantial

• Qualifie quelque chose d'important par sa taille, sa valeur ou son importance ; qui est solide, consistant ou de grande ampleur.

Describes something of considerable importance, size, or worth.

1. Large in amount or sizeB2formal

   Considerable in quantity, extent, or importance.

   Considérable (en quantité ou en importance)

   • 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.

   Synonymesampleappreciablebigconsiderablegoodlylargenotablesignificantsizablesizeable

   Antonymesinsubstantiallittleminornegligibleslightsmall

2. Strongly built or solidB2formal

   Of considerable strength, firmness, or durability.

   Solide, robuste

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

   Synonymesdurablefirmsolidsoundstoutstrongsturdy

   Antonymesflimsyfrailweak

3. Important or meaningfulB2formal

   Having real importance, value, or significance.

   Important ou significatif

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

   Synonymesconsequentialconsiderableimportantmeaningfulmomentousnoteworthysignificantweighty

   Antonymesinconsequentialinsignificantminornegligiblepaltrytrivialunimportantworthless