UNSUBSTANTIAL


Meaning of UNSUBSTANTIAL in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ ə n-s ə b- ' stan(t)-sh ə l

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

: not substantial : lacking substance, firmness, or strength < unsubstantial shadows>

– un · sub · stan · ti · al · i · ty \ - ˌ stan(t)-sh ē - ' a-l ə -t ē \ noun

– un · sub · stan · tial · ly \ ˌ ə n-s ə b- ' stan(t)-sh( ə -)l ē \ adverb

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