Insubstantial: meaning, definitions and examples
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insubstantial
[ ˌɪnsəbˈstænʃəl ]
lack of substance
Lacking substance or reality; not solid or firm; tenuous: insubstantial evidence; an insubstantial argument. Lacking material form or strength; frail; flimsy: an insubstantial fabric. Lacking importance; trivial: an insubstantial matter.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The insubstantial nature of the evidence led to the case being dismissed.
- Her argument was so insubstantial that it failed to convince anyone.
- The insubstantial fabric tore easily when pulled.
Translations
Translations of the word "insubstantial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insubstancial
🇮🇳 अस्थायी
🇩🇪 unwesentlich
🇮🇩 tidak substansial
🇺🇦 незначний
🇵🇱 nieznaczny
🇯🇵 取るに足らない
🇫🇷 insignifiant
🇪🇸 insubstancial
🇹🇷 önemsiz
🇰🇷 중요하지 않은
🇸🇦 غير جوهري
🇨🇿 nepodstatný
🇸🇰 nepodstatný
🇨🇳 不重要的
🇸🇮 nepomemben
🇮🇸 óverulegur
🇰🇿 маңызды емес
🇬🇪 უმნიშვნელო
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətsiz
🇲🇽 insustancial
Word origin
The word 'insubstantial' has been derived from the Latin word 'insubstantialis', formed by the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'substantia' meaning 'substance'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century, primarily used in the context of lacking substance or reality. Over time, 'insubstantial' has evolved to encompass various meanings relating to lack of firmness, importance, or material form.