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insubstantiality

in·sub·stan·tial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-suh b-stan-shuh l]
    • /ˌɪn səbˈstæn ʃəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
verb
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

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Synonyms 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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