Substance

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbstəns/

Definitions of substance

noun the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

Example Sentences

A1 Water is a substance that is essential for life.

A2 The medicine contains active substances that help fight off infections.

B1 Scientists are studying the chemical properties of the substance found in the new mineral.

B2 The artist used various substances like oil paint and charcoal to create the masterpiece.

C1 The substance being tested in the lab shows promising results for treating cancer.

C2 The purity of the substance is crucial for the success of the experiment.

Examples of substance in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted tests to determine the chemical composition of the substance.

informal I'm not sure what that substance is, but it smells weird.

slang Let's ditch this place, I heard they're selling some shady substances here.

figurative Her words had a substance to them, making everyone stop and listen.

Grammatical Forms of substance

• past tense: substantiated
• plural: substances
• comparative: more substantial
• superlative: most substantial
• present tense: substances
• future tense: will substance
• perfect tense: have substantiated
• continuous tense: is substantiating
• singular: substance
• positive degree: substantial
• infinitive: to substantiate
• gerund: substantiating
• participle: substantiated

Origin and Evolution of substance

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'substance' originated from the Latin word 'substantia', which is derived from the combination of 'sub-' (under) and 'stantia' (standing).

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval philosophy to refer to the essential nature or being of something, the word 'substance' has evolved over time to also include the physical matter of which things are made or the essence of something that gives it its identity.