insubstantial
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Probably from Middle French insubstantiel, from Latin insubstantiālis, from in- + substantiālis.
Adjective[edit]
insubstantial (comparative more insubstantial, superlative most insubstantial)
- Lacking substance; not real or strong.
- The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.
Synonyms[edit]
- unsubstantial (archaic); See also Thesaurus:insubstantial
Antonyms[edit]
- substantial; See also Thesaurus:substantial
Translations[edit]
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