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   unsubstantial

   /ˌʌnsəbˈstanʃl/

   adjective

   • 1. having little or no solidity, reality, or factual basis: "a pretty if unsubstantial cubist composition"

   Derivatives

   • 1. unsubstantiality noun
   • 2. unsubstantially adverb

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   The meaning of UNSUBSTANTIAL is not substantial : lacking substance, firmness, or strength. How to use unsubstantial in a sentence.

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   Unsubstantial definition: not substantial; having no foundation in fact; fanciful; insubstantial. See examples of UNSUBSTANTIAL used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of unsubstantial. adjective. lacking material form or substance; unreal. synonyms: insubstantial, unreal. aerial, aeriform, aery, airy, ethereal. characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air. shadowy, wraithlike. lacking in substance. stringy.

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   3 meanings: 1. lacking weight, strength, or firmness 2. (esp of an argument) of doubtful validity 3. of no material existence.... Click for more definitions.

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective unsubstantial. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   unsubstantial. ( ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃəl) adj. 1. lacking weight, strength, or firmness. 2. (esp of an argument) of doubtful validity. 3. of no material existence or substance; unreal. ˌunsubˌstantiˈality n. ˌunsubˈstantially adv. Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994 ...

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   Unsubstantial Definition. ŭnsəb-stănshəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Not substantial. Webster's New World. Lacking material substance; insubstantial. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Lacking firmness or strength; flimsy. American Heritage. Lacking basis in fact. American Heritage.