substantially

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a strong substantial way

   the house was substantially built

2. 2
   adv

   In a strong or substantial manner; considerably.

   For the first time since the Great Depression, median family income has fallen substantially over an entire decade. Income grew slowly through most of the last decade, except at the top of the distribution, before falling sharply when the financial crisis began.

3. 3
   adv

   to a great extent or degree

4. 4
   adv

   To a great extent; in essence; essentially.

5. 5
   adv

   Without material qualifications.

Etymology

From substantial + -ly.