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. Source: opted

2. n. The most important element in any existence; the characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part; essential import; purport. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: opted

4. n. Material possessions; estate; property; resources. Source: opted

5. n. Same as Hypostasis, 2. Source: opted

6. v. t. To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich. Source: opted

7. n. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists Source: wordnet

8. n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience Source: wordnet

9. n. the idea that is intended Source: wordnet

10. n. material of a particular kind or constitution Source: wordnet

11. n. considerable capital (wealth or income) Source: wordnet

12. n. content communicating a message; what something is about Source: wordnet

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