substance

n. material, matter; essence, meaning, content; reality; body, consistency; wealth

The word originates from Latin substantia, literally meaning "standing under". The word was used to translate the Greek philosophical term ousia.Substance may refer to:Substance theory, in philosophy, that element of an object without which it would not exist, or what exists only by itself (causa sui)Chemical substance, in chemistry, are material objects that can undergo various transformations related to artificial or natural phenomenaSubstance (Joy Division album)Substance (New Order album)Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, a tactical espionage video game
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Noun
1. that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter"
(synonym) matter
(hypernym) entity
(hyponym) food, nutrient
2. the stuff of which an object consists
(hypernym) part, portion, component part, component
3. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
(synonym) kernel, core, center, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
(hypernym) content, cognitive content, mental object
(hyponym) bare bones
4. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
(synonym) meaning
(hypernym) idea, thought
(hyponym) significance, import, implication
5. considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"
(synonym) means
(hypernym) capital
(hyponym) pocketbook
6. what a communication that is about something is about
(synonym) message, content, subject matter
(hypernym) communication
(hyponym) body

n. substance, material; matter, stuff

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

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

(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.)
Same as Hypostasis, 2.
  

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

(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.