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most substantial

[/moʊst səbˈstænʃəl/]
adjective (superlative form)
mais substancial
1. Greatest in amount, size, or importance; most significant or considerable
The most substantial evidence presented was the DNA test results.
A prova mais substancial apresentada foi o resultado do teste de DNA.
2. Most solid, real, or tangible; having the most weight or substance
This is the most substantial meal I've had all week.
Esta é a refeição mais substancial que tive durante toda a semana.
3. Most important or essential; of primary concern
The most substantial issue we need to address is the budget deficit.
A questão mais substancial que precisamos abordar é o déficit orçamentário.
Synonyms
most significantmost considerablemost importantmost weightymost solid
Antonyms
least substantialmost trivialmost insignificantmost insubstantial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mais substancial
standard usage
São Paulo
mais substancial
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
mais substancial
standard usage
Portugal
mais substancial
standard usage, occasionally 'mais material'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the most substantial part of something
most substantial evidence
most substantial contribution
most substantial improvement
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