substance
Definitions
A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
The physical matter of which a person or thing consists.
The essential meaning or core importance of something.
Examples
The scientist analyzed the chemical substance to determine its properties.
His argument lacked the substance needed to convince the skeptical committee.
The police found a suspicious substance inside the abandoned vehicle.
Synonyms
Antonyms
insignificance triviality emptiness nothingness frivolity abstractness unreality