substantialism

American  

[suhb-stan-shuh-liz-uhm] / səbˈstæn ʃəˌlɪz əm /

noun

Philosophy.

1. the doctrine that substantial noumena exist as a basis for phenomena.

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substantialism British  

/ səbˈstænʃəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. the doctrine that a substantial reality underlies phenomena

2. the doctrine that matter is a real substance

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Other Word Forms

• substantialist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of substantialism

First recorded in 1880–85; substantial + -ism

Example Sentences

As production costs are low, some creators have been able make substantial profits.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Now there was a Reddit forum called WallStreetBets, where amateur retail investors banded together around highly volatile securities, turning quick and substantial profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

It took GM roughly 15 years to earn substantial profits from its Chinese joint venture, which didn’t last.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

But the business still produces substantial profits and cash.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023

But, though the book established his reputation, the sale was slow, and for some years the only substantial profits, amounting to about £400, came from America, through the indefatigable activity and good management of Emerson.

From Thomas Carlyle by Nichol, John