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Insubstantial vs Imaterial - What's the difference?

insubstantial | imaterial |

As adjectives the difference between insubstantial and imaterial

is that insubstantial is lacking substance; not real or strong while imaterial is immaterial, incorporeal.

insubstantial

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking substance; not real or strong.
  • The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.

    Synonyms

    * unsubstantial (archaic)

    Antonyms

    * substantial