Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Substantial

Substantial , adjective

[French substantiel, Latin substantialis.]

1.
Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, substantial life. — Milton
If this atheist would have his chance to be real and substantial agent, he is more stupid than the vulgar. — Bentley
2.
Not seeming or imaginary; not illusive; real; solid; true; veritable.
If happinessbe a substantial good. — Denham
The substantial ornaments of virtue. — L'Estrange
3.
Corporeal; material; firm.
Most ponderous and substantial things. — Shakespeare
The rainbow [appears to be] a large substantial arch. — I. Watts
4.
Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm; as, substantial cloth; a substantial fence or wall.
5.
Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy; responsible; as, a substantial freeholder.
Substantial yeomen and burghers. — Sir W. Scott