Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-suh b-stan-shuh l]
- /ˌɪn səbˈstæn ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-suh b-stan-shuh l]
- /ˌɪn səbˈstæn ʃəl/
Definitions of insubstantiality word
- adjective insubstantiality not substantial or real; lacking substance: an insubstantial world of dreams. 1
- adjective insubstantiality not solid or firm; weak; flimsy. 1
- adjective insubstantiality not substantial in amount or size; inconsiderable: an insubstantial sum. 1
- noun insubstantiality The state or quality of being insubstantial. 1
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Origin of insubstantiality
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word insubstantiālis, dating back to 1600-10. See in-3, substantial
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Parts of speech for Insubstantiality
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insubstantiality popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
insubstantiality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insubstantiality
noun insubstantiality
- vulnerability — capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon: a vulnerable part of the body.
- ailment — An ailment is an illness, especially one that is not very serious.
- fragility — easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance.
- defect — A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
Antonyms for insubstantiality
noun insubstantiality
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
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