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substance
/ˈsʌbstəns/
The word revolves around the concept of 'weight'—whether that weight is physical, intellectual, or financial. It describes something that is not hollow, fleeting, or superficial. In a scientific context, it refers to the tangible makeup of matter. Unlike "material," which often implies what something is made of for a purpose, "substance" focuses on the chemical or physical identity of the matter itself. When applied to ideas or arguments, it contrasts sharply with "style" or "fluff." A person's argument has substance if it is backed by evidence and logic rather than just rhetoric. It conveys a sense of durability and depth. In social contexts, referring to someone as a "person of substance" evokes an old-fashioned sense of stability and prestige, implying they possess the financial means to influence their environment.
💬Trò chuyện
This whole thesis is just fluff. There's zero substance to my argument.
bet. just wing it lol
Ý nghĩa
A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
"The scientist identified an unknown substance in the water sample."
The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists.
"The ghost was described as having no physical substance."
The most important or essential part of something; the core meaning.
"His speech had a lot of style, but very little substance."
Wealth or resources sufficient for maintaining life.
"They were people of some substance in the local community."