# substaintial

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**Category:** 英语词汇\
**Created:** [September 29, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/222 "2021-09-29T02:10:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![Tristan](https://eijil.com/user_avatar/eijil.com/tristan/32/986_2.png) [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 2:10am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/222/1 "2021-09-29T02:10:18Z")

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词性：adj.  
音标：[səbˈstænʃl]  
释义：大量的，重大的，坚固的，结实的

Something _substantial_ is large in size, number, or amount: If you want to say someone spent a lot of money without being too specific, you could say they spent a _substantial_ amount of money.

The adjective _substantial_ derives from the Latin _substantia_ “substance,” which means “stuff.” A substantial meal is large enough to satisfy hunger. A substantial structure is strongly made or built. And a substantial man possesses wealth and property. Related to this last sense, “a man of _substance_” refers to a wealthy man with property.

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**Author:** ![Tristan](https://eijil.com/user_avatar/eijil.com/tristan/32/986_2.png) [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 8:32am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/222/2 "2021-09-29T08:32:57Z")

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The awards are substantial.

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**Author:** ![Tristan](https://eijil.com/user_avatar/eijil.com/tristan/32/986_2.png) [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 8:36am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/222/3 "2021-09-29T08:36:40Z")

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Robert got a trainer, lost a substantial amount of weight

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**Author:** ![Tristan](https://eijil.com/user_avatar/eijil.com/tristan/32/986_2.png) [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)\
**Post date:** [September 29, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/222/4 "2021-09-29T08:37:16Z")

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He’s a really substantial person.

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**Author:** ![Tristan](https://eijil.com/user_avatar/eijil.com/tristan/32/986_2.png) [@Tristan](https://eijil.com/u/Tristan)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/222/7 "2024-05-30T10:53:17Z")

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@Chatbot 你是一个英语教学的大师，你会用通俗易懂的方式给学生讲解各类英语知识，现在请你给我解释下上面帖子中我着重讲解的单词，介绍下这些单词在正式文书和口语中的各类含义，各举几个地道，自然的例子。介绍下这些单词的来历，以及我如何才能记住这些单词呢？

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**Post date:** [May 30, 2024, 10:53am UTC](https://eijil.com/t/topic/222/8 "2024-05-30T10:53:36Z")

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Sure thing, @Tristan! Let’s break down the word “substantial” in detail.

### Meaning and Usage

The word “substantial” is an adjective and has several interconnected meanings:

1. **Large in Size, Amount, or Importance** :

2. **Strongly Built or Made** :

3. **Possessing Wealth or Property** :

### Examples in Formal and Informal Contexts

- **Formal** :

- **Informal** :

### Etymology

The adjective _substantial_ comes from the Latin word _substantia_, which means “substance” or “stuff”. This origin is linked to the idea of something being solid, real, or of considerable size and importance.

### How to Remember “Substantial”

1. **Visual Memory** : Think of a large, filling meal as a representation of something substantial.
2. **Connection** : Link the word to “substance,” something with weight and importance.
3. **Usage Repetition** : Try to use the word in sentences about daily experiences, like describing a heavy meal or an important event.

### Summary of Video Examples

1. **Spending Money** : “They spent a substantial amount of money.”
2. **Weight Loss** : “He lost a substantial amount of weight.”
3. **Personal Qualities** : “He’s a really substantial person.”

Remember, the key to mastering vocabulary is consistent practice and incorporating new words into your daily conversations.