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
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