Insubstantiality

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnsəbˌstænʃiˈæləti/

Definitions of insubstantiality

noun the quality of being insubstantial; lack of substance or solidity

Example Sentences

A1 The magician made the insubstantiality of the coin disappear.

A2 She was surprised by the insubstantiality of the argument presented.

B1 The insubstantiality of the evidence led to the case being dismissed.

B2 The artist captured the insubstantiality of dreams in his painting.

C1 Philosophers often ponder the insubstantiality of reality.

C2 The novel explores the theme of insubstantiality in a complex and thought-provoking way.

Examples of insubstantiality in a Sentence

formal The insubstantiality of the evidence presented led to the case being dismissed.

informal I can't believe the insubstantiality of his excuse for being late.

slang Her argument had so much insubstantiality, it was like she was talking nonsense.

figurative The insubstantiality of his promises left her feeling uncertain about their future.

Grammatical Forms of insubstantiality

• past tense: insubstantialized
• plural: insubstantialities
• comparative: more insubstantial
• superlative: most insubstantial
• present tense: insubstantializes
• future tense: will insubstantialize
• perfect tense: has insubstantialized
• continuous tense: is insubstantializing
• singular: insubstantiality
• positive degree: insubstantial
• infinitive: to insubstantialize
• gerund: insubstantializing
• participle: insubstantialized

Origin and Evolution of insubstantiality

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insubstantiality' originated from the Latin word 'insubstantialitas', which is derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'substantialis' (substantial).

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a philosophical context to describe the lack of substance or essence, the word 'insubstantiality' has evolved to also refer to things that are lacking in importance or significance.