insubstantial en · ADJ
Etymology
Probably from Middle French insubstantiel, from Latin insubstantiālis, from in- + substantiālis. By surface analysis, in- + substantial.
Meanings
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Lacking substance; not real or strong.
By manipulating the flow of magic, Eragon quickly descended from the Ra'zac's lair—which the insubstantial wall of stone once again hid—to the ledge.
2008, Christopher Paolini, “Rider and Ra'zac”, in Brisingr, pages 67-8:The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most insubstantial | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more insubstantial | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
dreamy · spectral · illusory · imaginary · gaseous · shadowy · gossamer · empty · hollow
Synonyms
aery · unsubstantial · tenuous · insubstantial · ethereal · diaphanous · unreal · immaterial · airy
Translations (15)
bg нереален (Translations) · es hueco (Translations) · ja 実のない (Translations) · ro nesubstanțial (Translations) · it immateriale (Translations) · mi kikokore (Translations) · es insustancial (Translations) · pt insubstancial (Translations) · gl insubstancial (Translations) · mi korekiko (Translations) · bg нематериален (Translations) · fr insubstantiel (Translations) · es vacío (Translations) · ca insubstancial (Translations) · it inconsistente (Translations)