insubstantially
[/ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃə.li/]
adverb
de forma insubstancial; levemente; superficialmente
1. In a manner lacking substance, reality, or physical solidity; without material basis or support
The argument was insubstantially founded on mere speculation rather than evidence.
O argumento era insubstancialmente fundamentado em mera especulação em vez de evidências.
2. In a thin, flimsy, or insubstantial way; lacking weight or importance
The fabric hung insubstantially from the frame, barely visible in the dim light.
O tecido pendia insubstancialmente do marco, quase invisível na luz fraca.
3. Without sufficient strength, solidity, or foundation; weakly or poorly
The structure was insubstantially built and collapsed easily in the storm.
A estrutura foi construída insubstancialmente e desabou facilmente na tempestade.
This is a formal adverb primarily used in academic, legal, and literary contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. It is rarely used in casual conversation. In Brazilian Portuguese, native speakers often prefer more colloquial expressions like 'de forma fraca' or 'superficialmente' in everyday speech.
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