substance

phonetic symbol: / sʌ́bstəns / 

substance - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
e.g.)
・DNA is the substance of our genes

[ noun ]
■ a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
e.g.)
・shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man

[ noun ]
■ the idea that is intended
meaning

[ noun ]
■ the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
center , centre , core , essence , gist , heart , heart and soul , inwardness , kernel , marrow , meat , nitty-gritty , nub , pith , sum

[ noun ]
■ what a communication that is about something is about
content , message , subject matter

[ noun ]
■ considerable capital (wealth or income)
means

[ noun ]
■ material of a particular kind or constitution
e.g.)
・the immune response recognizes invading substances

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