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substance

 

[ หˆsสŒbstษ™ns ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

chemical

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

Synonyms

compound, element, material

Examples of usage

  • It is important to identify the substance before conducting any experiments.
  • The substance was found to be highly toxic.
Context #2 | Noun

illegal

Illegal drugs, especially narcotics.

Synonyms

drug, illegal substance, narcotic

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
  • The police seized a large quantity of illegal substances.
Context #3 | Noun

quality

Essential nature or quality of something.

Synonyms

core, essence, nature

Examples of usage

  • Honesty is the substance of his character.
  • The substance of her argument was based on scientific evidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "substance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น substรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฆเคพเคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Substanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ zat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั‡ะพะฒะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ substancja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉ่ณช (ใถใฃใ—ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท substance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sustancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท madde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ์งˆ (muljil)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรกtka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรกtka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰ฉ่ดจ (wรนzhรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ snov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ efni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ—แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maddษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sustancia

Etymology

The word 'substance' originated from the Latin word 'substantia', meaning 'standing under, foundation'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to physical matter, essence, and later on, to illegal drugs. The concept of substance has been a central theme in philosophy, chemistry, and law.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,690, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.