How do you spell Substantial?
Correct spelling
substantial
SUBSTANTI + AL. Think: substance.
Why is substantial spelled this way?
From Latin substantialis, of substance. SUB (under) + STARE (to stand). Something substantial has substance standing under it — real weight and presence, not mere appearance.
Common misspellings of substantial
substancialsubstansialsubstanialsubstantal
Example
The meal was substantial.