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Insubstantial Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Insubstantial has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

lacking material form or substance; unreal

"as insubstantial as a dream"

"an insubstantial mirage on the horizon"

2

lacking in nutritive value

"an insubstantial and unsatisfying meal"

3

lacking solidity or strength

"a flimsy table"

"flimsy construction"

"vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction"

4

Lacking substance; not real or strong.

Example Sentences
"as insubstantial as a dream" adjective
"an insubstantial mirage on the horizon" adjective
"an insubstantial and unsatisfying meal" adjective
"a flimsy table" adjective
"flimsy construction" adjective
"vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction" adjective
Related Terms
Antonyms
real
Rhyming Words
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