1. important or essential things; matters of real worth or significance
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The meeting focused on substantials rather than minor details.
• We need to discuss the substantials of the contract before signing.
• The report covered all the substantials of the research project.
• Let’s skip the small talk and get to the substantials.
• The substantials of the proposal were well-received by the board.
• She always focuses on substantials when making business decisions.