Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - substance
Substance
substance
n. 1 a the essential material, esp. solid, forming a thing (the substance was transparent). b a particular kind of material having uniform properties (this substance is salt). 2 a reality; solidity (ghosts have no substance). b seriousness or steadiness of character (there is no substance in him). 3 the theme or subject of esp. a work of art, argument, etc. (prefer the substance to the style). 4 the real meaning or essence of a thing. 5 wealth and possessions (a woman of substance). 6 Philos. the essential nature underlying phenomena, which is subject to changes and accidents. Phrases and idioms in substance generally; apart from details. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L substantia (as SUB-, stare stand)
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noun see: stand Date: 14th century 1. essential nature ; essence, a fundamental or characteristic part or quality, god 1b, 2. ultimate reality that underlies all outward manifestations and change, practical importance ; meaning, usefulness , 3. physical material from which something is made or which has discrete existence, matter of particular or definite chemical constitution, something (as drugs or alcoholic beverages) deemed harmful and usually subject to legal restriction , material possessions ; property , ~less adjective ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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