substantially
English
Etymology
substantial + -ly
Pronunciation
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Adverb
substantially (comparative more substantially, superlative most substantially)
- In a strong or substantial manner; considerably.
- 2012 October 23, David Leonhardt, “Standard of Living Is in the Shadows as Election Issue”, in New York Times, retrieved 24 October 2012:
- For the first time since the Great Depression, median family income has fallen substantially over an entire decade. Income grew slowly through most of the last decade, except at the top of the distribution, before falling sharply when the financial crisis began.
- To a great extent; in essence; essentially.
- Without material qualifications.
Synonyms
- (in a strong or substantial manner): majorly, significantly
- (to a great extent): at heart, deep down; see also Thesaurus:fundamentally
- (without material qualifications):
Translations
in a strong or substantial manner; considerably
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to a great extent; in essence; essentially
without material qualifications
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