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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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   What is the meaning of unsubstantial?

   • Not substantial. Lacking material substance; insubstantial. Lacking firmness or strength; flimsy. Lacking basis in fact. It was not long before the unsubstantial character of all these undertakings.

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   What does insubstantial mean?

   • VS. Lacking substance; not real or strong. ‘The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.’; Lacking in matter or substance; visionary; chimerical. Unsubstantial; not real or strong. ‘as insubstantial as a dream’; ‘an insubstantial mirage on the horizon’; ‘as insubstantial as a dream’; ‘an insubstantial mirage on the horizon’;

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   When to use the term 'unsubstantiated'?

   • The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) has guidelines defining when to use the term “unsubstantiated.” Indeed, according to the DCF’s guidelines, use of the term “unsubstantiated” does not equate to a conclusion that abuse is not present, just that it is not sufficiently verifiable.

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   When was unsubstantial first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective unsubstantial is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for unsubstantial is from around 1455, in the writing of Reginald Pecock, bishop of Chichester and religious author. unsubstantial is formed within English, by derivation.

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   Unsubstantial means not substantial, lacking substance, firmness, or strength. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for unsubstantial.

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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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   Unsubstantial means lacking weight, strength, or firmness, or having no material existence or substance. It can also describe an argument that is doubtful or fanciful. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

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   Unsubstantial means not supported by facts or evidence, or not having substance or reality. Learn more about its etymology, pronunciation, frequency, and related words in OED.

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   Unsubstantial means lacking material substance, firmness, or basis in fact. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations.

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   Unsubstantial means not substantial, lacking material substance, firmness, or basis in fact. See synonyms, sentences, and similar words for unsubstantial.