substance

/sˈʌbstʌns/

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Noun
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes"
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the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor''s argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
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the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
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material of a particular kind or constitution; "the immune response recognizes invading substances"
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considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"
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what a communication that is about something is about
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a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"