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substantialness

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /səbˈstænʧəl.nəs/

KK: /səbˈstæn(t)ʃəlnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being large, important, or significant.


Example

The substantialness of the project was evident in its impact on the community.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was thinking about the substantialness of our friendship.
Sloth B
That's an interesting thought; I feel like we've built something strong over the years.
Sloth A
Yeah, it really makes a difference to have someone you can rely on.
Sloth B
Absolutely! The substantialness of our bond is something I truly value.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
significance
importance
magnitude
Antonyms
insignificance
triviality
inconsequence
Root Explanation

Substantialness → It is formed from "substantia" (from Latin, meaning essence or substance) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "substantialness" refers to the quality or state of being substantial or having substance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'substance' as the essence of something, and '-ness' indicates a quality. This helps you remember that 'substantialness' means the quality of having substance.

Visually Confused Words
unsubstantialness
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