Definition of INSUBSTANTIAL

insubstantial

Adjective

  • lacking material form or substance; unreal
    • "as insubstantial as a dream"
    • "an insubstantial mirage on the horizon"

Adjective Satellite

  • lacking in nutritive value

Adj

  • Lacking substance; not real or strong.

Examples

  • The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.

Origin / Etymology

Probably from Middle French insubstantiel, from Latin insubstantiālis, from in- + substantiālis.

Antonyms

substantial

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