Definition of substance
- 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. - The most important element in any existence; the
characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part;
essential import; purport.
- 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.
- n. - Material possessions; estate; property; resources.
- n. - Same as Hypostasis, 2.
- v. t. - To furnish or endow with substance; to supply
property to; to make rich.