substance — a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbstəns/
Example Sentences
- The detective found a mysterious white substance in the cookie jar - turns out it was just flour, not evidence of alien invasion.
- His presentation had more style than substance, like a fancy car with no engine.
- The research focuses on developing new biodegradable substances for packaging.
substance
NOUN[/ˈsʌbstəns/]
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties
The chemist carefully pours a mysterious blue substance into the beaker.
One drop of substance creates abundance in perfect accordance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'substantia' meaning 'essential nature' or 'being', derived from 'substare' (to stand under or underlie), composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'stare' (to stand).
Breakdown
sub- (under) + -stance (from stare, to stand) = substance (that which stands under or underlies)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective found a mysterious white substance in the cookie jar - turns out it was just flour, not evidence of alien invasion.”
“His presentation had more style than substance, like a fancy car with no engine.”
“The research focuses on developing new biodegradable substances for packaging.”
“Her argument has real substance and is backed by solid evidence.”
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