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Definition of Substance
1. Noun. The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists. "DNA is the substance of our genes"
Generic synonyms: Matter, Component, Component Part, Constituent, Part, Portion
Specialized synonyms: Body Substance, Living Substance, Protoplasm, Chemistry, Material, Stuff, Phlogiston, Mixture, Atom, Chemical Element, Element, Activator, Substrate, Element, Medium, Medium, Fluid, Volatile, Essence
Derivative terms: Substantial
Specialized synonyms: Body Substance, Living Substance, Protoplasm, Chemistry, Material, Stuff, Phlogiston, Mixture, Atom, Chemical Element, Element, Activator, Substrate, Element, Medium, Medium, Fluid, Volatile, Essence
Derivative terms: Substantial
2. Noun. The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. "The nub of the story"
Exact synonyms: Center, Centre, Core, Essence, Gist, Heart, Heart And Soul, Inwardness, Kernel, Marrow, Meat, Nitty-gritty, Nub, Pith, Sum
Generic synonyms: Cognitive Content, Content, Mental Object
Specialized synonyms: Bare Bones, Hypostasis, Haecceity, Quiddity, Quintessence, Stuff
Derivative terms: Central, Essential, Meaty, Pithy, Summate
Generic synonyms: Cognitive Content, Content, Mental Object
Specialized synonyms: Bare Bones, Hypostasis, Haecceity, Quiddity, Quintessence, Stuff
Derivative terms: Central, Essential, Meaty, Pithy, Summate
3. Noun. The idea that is intended. "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
Exact synonyms: Meaning
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Semantics, Implication, Import, Significance, Strain, Tenor, Undercurrent, Undertone, Denotation, Extension, Reference, Reference, Connotation
Derivative terms: Mean, Mean
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Semantics, Implication, Import, Significance, Strain, Tenor, Undercurrent, Undertone, Denotation, Extension, Reference, Reference, Connotation
Derivative terms: Mean, Mean
4. Noun. Material of a particular kind or constitution. "The immune response recognizes invading substances"
Generic synonyms: Physical Entity
5. Noun. Considerable capital (wealth or income). "He is a man of means"
6. Noun. What a communication that is about something is about.
Exact synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter
Generic synonyms: Communication
Specialized synonyms: Body, Corker, Reminder, Petition, Postulation, Request, Memorial, Latent Content, Subject, Theme, Topic, Aside, Digression, Divagation, Excursus, Parenthesis, Import, Meaning, Significance, Signification, Bunk, Hokum, Meaninglessness, Nonsense, Nonsensicality, Drivel, Garbage, Acknowledgement, Acknowledgment, Refusal, Info, Information, Counsel, Counseling, Counselling, Direction, Guidance, Commitment, Dedication, Approval, Commendation, Disapproval, Respects, Discourtesy, Disrespect, Insertion, Interpolation, Statement, Statement, Humor, Humour, Wit, Witticism, Wittiness, Opinion, View, Direction, Instruction, Proposal, Offer, Offering, Entry, Submission, Narration, Narrative, Story, Tale, Packaging, Promotion, Promotional Material, Publicity, Sensationalism, Shocker
Generic synonyms: Communication
Specialized synonyms: Body, Corker, Reminder, Petition, Postulation, Request, Memorial, Latent Content, Subject, Theme, Topic, Aside, Digression, Divagation, Excursus, Parenthesis, Import, Meaning, Significance, Signification, Bunk, Hokum, Meaninglessness, Nonsense, Nonsensicality, Drivel, Garbage, Acknowledgement, Acknowledgment, Refusal, Info, Information, Counsel, Counseling, Counselling, Direction, Guidance, Commitment, Dedication, Approval, Commendation, Disapproval, Respects, Discourtesy, Disrespect, Insertion, Interpolation, Statement, Statement, Humor, Humour, Wit, Witticism, Wittiness, Opinion, View, Direction, Instruction, Proposal, Offer, Offering, Entry, Submission, Narration, Narrative, Story, Tale, Packaging, Promotion, Promotional Material, Publicity, Sensationalism, Shocker
7. Noun. A particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties. "Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
Generic synonyms: Matter
Specialized synonyms: Food, Nutrient, Nutrient, Elixir, Philosopher's Stone, Philosophers' Stone, Allergen, Assay, Pyrectic, Pyrogen, Pyrogen, Hydrocolloid, Adulterant, Adulterator, Propellant, Propellent, Denaturant, Inhibitor, Ferment, Agent, Carcinogen, Digestive, Fomentation, Fuel, Lube, Lubricant, Lubricating Substance, Lubricator, Humectant, Inoculant, Inoculum, Jelly, Leaven, Leavening, Refrigerant, Lysin, Poison, Poisonous Substance, Toxicant, Chemical Irritant, Antigen, Ligand, Metabolite, Vehicle
Specialized synonyms: Food, Nutrient, Nutrient, Elixir, Philosopher's Stone, Philosophers' Stone, Allergen, Assay, Pyrectic, Pyrogen, Pyrogen, Hydrocolloid, Adulterant, Adulterator, Propellant, Propellent, Denaturant, Inhibitor, Ferment, Agent, Carcinogen, Digestive, Fomentation, Fuel, Lube, Lubricant, Lubricating Substance, Lubricator, Humectant, Inoculant, Inoculum, Jelly, Leaven, Leavening, Refrigerant, Lysin, Poison, Poisonous Substance, Toxicant, Chemical Irritant, Antigen, Ligand, Metabolite, Vehicle
Definition of Substance
1. 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.
2. v. t. To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich.
Definition of Substance
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