Sub-stān’tial, a.
a. [Fr. substantiel, Pr., Sp., & Pg. substancial, It. sustanziale, sostanziale, Lat. substantialis.]
Sense 1. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real.
If this atheist would have his chance to be a real and substantial agent, he is more stupid than the vulgar. Bentley.
Sense 2. Not seeming or imaginary; real; solid; true.
“If happiness be a substantial good.” Denham.
“The substantial ornaments of virtue.” L’Estrange.
Sense 3. Corporeal; material.
The rainbow appears like a substantial arch in the sky. Watts.
Sense 4. Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; as, substantial cloth; a substantial fence or gate.
Sense 5. Possessed of goods or estate; responsible; moderately wealthy; as, a substantial freeholder.
The lower and interior space was soon filled by substantial yeomen and burghers. W. Scott.