substance
English Thesaurus
1. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists (noun.tops)
| hypernym | : | matter, |
| definition | : | that which has mass and occupies space (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | body substance, |
| definition | : | the substance of the body (noun.body) |
| hyponym | : | chemistry, |
| definition | : | the chemical composition and properties of a substance or object (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | material, stuff, |
| definition | : | the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | phlogiston, |
| definition | : | a hypothetical substance once believed to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | mixture, |
| definition | : | (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | atom, |
| definition | : | (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | chemical element, element, |
| definition | : | any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | activator, |
| definition | : | (biology) any agency bringing about activation; a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | substrate, |
| definition | : | the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | element, |
| definition | : | one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | medium, |
| definition | : | an intervening substance through which something is achieved (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | medium, |
| definition | : | (biology) a substance in which specimens are preserved or displayed (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | fluid, |
| definition | : | a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | volatile, |
| definition | : | a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | essence, |
| definition | : | any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted (noun.substance) |
2. a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties (noun.tops)
| hypernym | : | matter, |
| definition | : | that which has mass and occupies space (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | food, nutrient, |
| definition | : | any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | nutrient, |
| definition | : | any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | allergen, |
| definition | : | any substance that can cause an allergy (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | assay, |
| definition | : | a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | pyrectic, pyrogen, |
| definition | : | any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | pyrogen, |
| definition | : | any substance characterized by its great flammability (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | hydrocolloid, |
| definition | : | a substance that forms a gel with water (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | adulterant, adulterator, |
| definition | : | any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | denaturant, |
| definition | : | any substance that serves as a denaturing agent (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | inhibitor, |
| definition | : | a substance that retards or stops an activity (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | ferment, |
| definition | : | a substance capable of bringing about fermentation (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | agent, |
| definition | : | a substance that exerts some force or effect (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | carcinogen, |
| definition | : | any substance that produces cancer (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | digestive, |
| definition | : | any substance that promotes digestion (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | fomentation, |
| definition | : | a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | fuel, |
| definition | : | a substance that can be consumed to produce energy (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | humectant, |
| definition | : | any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | inoculant, inoculum, |
| definition | : | a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | jelly, |
| definition | : | any substance having the consistency of jelly or gelatin (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | leaven, leavening, |
| definition | : | a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | refrigerant, |
| definition | : | any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator) (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | lysin, |
| definition | : | any substance (such as an antibody) or agent that can cause lysis (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | chemical irritant, |
| definition | : | a substance producing irritation (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | antigen, |
| definition | : | any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies) (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | ligand, |
| definition | : | a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | metabolite, |
| definition | : | any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism) (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | vehicle, |
| definition | : | any substance that facilitates the use of a drug or pigment or other material that is mixed with it (noun.substance) |
3. the idea that is intended (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | idea, thought, |
| definition | : | the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | semantics, |
| definition | : | the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | strain, tenor, |
| definition | : | the general meaning or substance of an utterance (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | undercurrent, undertone, |
| definition | : | a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | denotation, extension, reference, |
| definition | : | the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | reference, |
| definition | : | the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea it refers to (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | connotation, |
| definition | : | an idea that is implied or suggested (noun.cognition) |
4. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | bare bones, |
| definition | : | (plural) the most basic facts or elements (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | hypostasis, |
| definition | : | (metaphysics) essential nature or underlying reality (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | haecceity, quiddity, |
| definition | : | the essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | quintessence, |
| definition | : | the purest and most concentrated essence of something (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | stuff, |
| definition | : | a critically important or characteristic component (noun.cognition) |
5. what a communication that is about something is about (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | communication, |
| definition | : | something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | body, |
| definition | : | the central message of a communication (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | corker, |
| definition | : | (dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | reminder, |
| definition | : | a message that helps you remember something (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | petition, postulation, request, |
| definition | : | a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | memorial, |
| definition | : | a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | latent content, |
| definition | : | (psychoanalysis) hidden meaning of a fantasy or dream (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | subject, theme, topic, |
| definition | : | the subject matter of a conversation or discussion (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | drivel, garbage, |
| definition | : | a worthless message (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | refusal, |
| definition | : | a message refusing to accept something that is offered (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | info, information, |
| definition | : | a message received and understood (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | approval, commendation, |
| definition | : | a message expressing a favorable opinion (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | disapproval, |
| definition | : | the expression of disapproval (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | respects, |
| definition | : | (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | insertion, interpolation, |
| definition | : | a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | statement, |
| definition | : | a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | statement, |
| definition | : | a nonverbal message (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness, |
| definition | : | a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | opinion, view, |
| definition | : | a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | direction, instruction, |
| definition | : | a message describing how something is to be done (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | proposal, |
| definition | : | something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | offer, offering, |
| definition | : | something offered (as a proposal or bid) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | entry, submission, |
| definition | : | something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | narration, narrative, story, tale, |
| definition | : | a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | sensationalism, |
| definition | : | subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | shocker, |
| definition | : | a sensational message (in a film or play or novel) (noun.communication) |
6. considerable capital (wealth or income) (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | capital, |
| definition | : | wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | pocketbook, |
| definition | : | your personal financial means (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | wherewithal, |
| definition | : | the necessary means (especially financial means) (noun.possession) |
7. material of a particular kind or constitution (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | physical entity, |
| definition | : | an entity that has physical existence (noun.tops) |
8. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists (noun.tops)
| derivation | : | material, real, substantial, |
| definition | : | having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary (adj.all) |
9. the idea that is intended (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | intend, mean, |
| definition | : | mean or intend to express or convey (verb.communication) |
10. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | summate, |
| definition | : | form or constitute a cumulative effect (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | meaty, substantive, |
| definition | : | being on topic and prompting thought (adj.all) |
11. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists (noun.tops)
| derivation | : | material, real, substantial, |
| definition | : | having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary (adj.all) |
12. the idea that is intended (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | intend, mean, |
| definition | : | mean or intend to express or convey (verb.communication) |
13. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | summate, |
| definition | : | form or constitute a cumulative effect (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | meaty, substantive, |
| definition | : | being on topic and prompting thought (adj.all) |
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