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substantial

adjectiveformal/kõʃ.tɐ̃.siˈal/medium

subs·tan·ci·al

Definition

Having substance; important, considerable, essential.
The report provided substantial evidence of the irregularities.
The investment brought a substantial improvement in productivity.
Common collocations
substantial evidencesubstantial amountsubstantial improvementsubstantial difference

Etymology

Do latim 'substantialis' (relativo à substância).

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