substance (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 03
def the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
examples DNA is the substance of our genes
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Hypernym matter; part, portion, component part, component, constituent
Derivationally related form substance → substantial
Hyponym body substance; protoplasm, living substance; chemistry; material, stuff; phlogiston; mixture; atom; chemical element, element; activator; substrate; element; medium; medium; fluid; volatile; essence
Incoming links
Derivationally related form substantial → substance
Hyponym matter; part, portion, component part, component, constituent
Hypernym body substance; protoplasm, living substance; chemistry; material, stuff; phlogiston; mixture; atom; chemical element, element; activator; substrate; element; medium; medium; fluid; volatile; essence

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