substantial

/səbˈstænʃəl/
noun
  1. Something that is important, meaningful, or of real value.
    • The contract was full of fine print but few substantials.
    • We need to focus on the substantials of the argument, not the details.
    • The proposal lacked substance and offered no substantials.
adjective
  1. Large in amount, size, or importance.
    • She received a substantial raise after her promotion.
    • The storm caused substantial damage to the coastal town.
    • There is a substantial difference between the two proposals.
  2. Strongly built or made; sturdy.
    • The old barn was still substantial despite years of neglect.
    • We need a more substantial table to hold all these books.
    • They built a substantial fence to keep the deer out of the garden.
  3. Of real value or importance; meaningful.
    • Her contribution to the project was substantial and appreciated.
    • We need to make substantial progress before the deadline.
    • The report offered no substantial evidence for the claim.
  4. Relating to the main or essential part of something.
    • The two stories are in substantial agreement about what happened.
    • There is a substantial difference between the original and the copy.
    • The committee reached a substantial consensus on the new policy.