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Insubstantiality

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in·sub·stan·tial  (nsb-stnshl)
adj.
1. Lacking substance or reality. See Synonyms at immaterial.
2.
a. Not firm or solid; flimsy.
b. Delicate; fine.
3. Negligible in size or amount.
insub·stanti·ali·ty (-sh-l-t) n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.insubstantiality - lack of solid substance and strength
weakness - the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain; "his weakness increased as he became older"; "the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed"
2.insubstantiality - lacking substance or reality
incorporeality, immateriality - the quality of not being physical; not consisting of matter
smoke - something with no concrete substance; "his dreams all turned to smoke"; "it was just smoke and mirrors"
substantiality, substantialness, solidness - the quality of being substantial or having substance


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