substances
/səbˈstænsiz/ · sub\st\an\ces
noun
- Physical matter; material. The scientist studied various substances to understand their chemical properties.
- The essential part of anything; the most vital part. The substance of the argument was lost in the unnecessary details.
- Substantiality; solidity; firmness. Some textile fabrics have little substance, making them prone to tears.
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Did you know? The concept of substance has been a central theme in philosophy, particularly in the works of Aristotle, who discussed the notion of 'substance' as the underlying reality of things.