Sub*stan"tial (?), a. [F.
substantiel, L. substantialis.] 1.
Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as,
substantial life. Milton.
If this atheist would have his chance to be real and
substantial agent, he is more stupid than the
vulgar.
Bentley.
2. Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive;
real; solid; true; veritable.
If happinessbe a substantial good.
Denham.
The substantial ornaments of
virtue.
L'Estrange.
3. Corporeal; material; firm. "Most
ponderous and substantial things." Shak.
The rainbow [appears to be] a large substantial
arch.
I. Watts.
4. Having good substance; strong; stout;
solid; firm; as, substantial cloth; a substantial fence
or wall.
5. Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately
wealthy; responsible; as, a substantial freeholder.
"Substantial yeomen and burghers." Sir W. Scott.
Sub*stan"tial (?), a. [F.
substantiel, L. substantialis.] 1.
Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as,
substantial life. Milton.
If this atheist would have his chance to be real and
substantial agent, he is more stupid than the
vulgar.
Bentley.
2. Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive;
real; solid; true; veritable.
If happinessbe a substantial good.
Denham.
The substantial ornaments of
virtue.
L'Estrange.
3. Corporeal; material; firm. "Most
ponderous and substantial things." Shak.
The rainbow [appears to be] a large substantial
arch.
I. Watts.
4. Having good substance; strong; stout;
solid; firm; as, substantial cloth; a substantial fence
or wall.
5. Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately
wealthy; responsible; as, a substantial freeholder.
"Substantial yeomen and burghers." Sir W. Scott.
