Substance

['sʌbst(ə)ns] or ['sʌbstəns]

Definition

(noun.) the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; 'DNA is the substance of our genes'.

(noun.) a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; 'shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man'.

(noun.) material of a particular kind or constitution; 'the immune response recognizes invading substances'.

Edited by Lancelot--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes anything what it is; real or existing essence.

(n.) The most important element in any existence; the characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part; essential import; purport.

(n.) Body; matter; material of which a thing is made; hence, substantiality; solidity; firmness; as, the substance of which a garment is made; some textile fabrics have little substance.

(n.) Material possessions; estate; property; resources.

(n.) Same as Hypostasis, 2.

(v. t.) To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich.

Checker: Sophia

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Substratum, groundwork, reality, hypostasis, substantiality, essential nature, real being, real existence.[2]. Meaning, import, significance, essence, pith, gist, soul, chief part, essential part, vital part.[3]. Body, matter, material, texture, stuff.[4]. Property, wealth, means, estate.

Checked by Keith

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Matter, material, body, pith, gist, import, essential, meaning, Be

Typed by Freddie

Definition

n. that in which qualities or attributes exist the existence to which qualities belong: that which constitutes anything what it is: the essential part: body: matter: property: foundation ground confidence.

Typist: Rachel

Examples

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