Extensive Definition
The word originates from Latin substantia,
literally meaning "standing under". The word was used to translate
the Greek
philosophical term ousia.
Substance may refer to:
- Substance theory, in philosophy, that element of an object without which it would not exist, or what exists only by itself (causa sui)
- Chemical substance, in chemistry, are material objects that can undergo various transformations related to artificial or natural phenomena
- Substance (artist)
- Substance (Joy Division album)
- Substance (New Order album)
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, a tactical espionage video game
See also:
unsubstantiality in Arabic: مادة كيميائية
unsubstantiality in Czech: Látka
(rozcestník)
unsubstantiality in Galician: Substancia
unsubstantiality in Italian: Sostanza
unsubstantiality in Polish: Substancja
unsubstantiality in Slovak: Látka
unsubstantiality in Tagalog: Sustansyang
kimikal
unsubstantiality in Yiddish:
סובסטאנץ