mid-14c., "ample, sizeable," from Old French substantiel (13c.) and directly from Latin substantialis "having substance or reality, material," in Late Latin "pertaining to the substance or essence," from substantia "being, essence, material"(see substance). Meaning "existing, having real existence" is from late 14c. Meaning "involving an essential part or point" is early 15c. Related: Substantially.
例文
1. Substantial numbers of rank and file members ignored their union 's advice.
一般従業員の相当数が組合の提案を無視している。
2.I got substantial damages.It took two years,mind you.
私は大きな損失を受けました。私は回復するのに2年かかったので注意してください。
3.A substantial proporation of the population speak a French-based patois.
人口の大部分がフランス語を基礎とした混合語を話している。
4.The social services account for a substantial part of public spending.
社会福祉事業が公共支出の大部分を占めている。
5.There is a substantial payback in terms of employee and union relations.