substance
//ˈsʌbstəns//
Noun
substancesPlural
1
A particular kind of matter with uniform properties; a material or physical matter.
Water is a substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
2
The essential nature or most important quality of something; the essence or core meaning.
The substance of his argument was that we need more time to complete the project.
3
Solid or meaningful content; importance, significance, or value.
The report lacks substance and fails to address the main issues.
4
Physical matter or material in general; the stuff of which things are made.
Water is a substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
5
Wealth or property; material possessions or resources.
He inherited a family of substance and considerable wealth.