Definition of Substance
Substance
Sub·stance


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The quality or state of being real or actual.

e.g. The substance of the speech was more important than the delivery.

(noun)
having important, meaning, or significant;

e.g. His answer had substance and was backed up with evidence.

(noun)
physical material from which something is made or which has discrete existence or legal restriction;

e.g. Strong, addictive drugs are often controlled substances.



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