unsub'stantially
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unsubstantial (ˌʌnsəbˈstænʃəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | lacking weight, strength, or firmness |
| 2. | (esp of an argument) of doubtful validity |
| 3. | of no material existence or substance; unreal |
| unsubstanti'ality | |
| —n | |
| unsub'stantially | |
| —adv | |
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