insubstantial
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 edit
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