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Pronunciation
Noun
substances- Plural of substance
French
Noun
f|p- Plural of substance
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:
substances in Arabic: مادة كيميائية
substances in Czech: Látka (rozcestník)
substances in Galician: Substancia
substances in Italian: Sostanza
substances in Polish: Substancja
substances in Slovak: Látka
substances in Tagalog: Sustansyang kimikal
substances in Yiddish:
סובסטאנץ