substantial

adjective

UK/səbˈstæn.ʃᵊl/
US/səbˈstæn.ʃᵊl/

Definitions of substantial adjective

size

  1. B2

    Large in size, amount, or degree.

    • The research indicates a substantial difference in opinions between men and women.

    • She received a substantial inheritance from her grandfather.

    • A substantial amount of funding is required to complete this project.

essential

  1. Before nounformal

    Relating to the main or essential part of something.

    • The committee reached a substantial consensus on the proposal.

    • The substantial content of the plan has been approved by all members.

    • We have different opinions on the substantial part of this issue.