Philosophy. The essential element underlying phenomena, which is subject to modifications; the permanent substratum of things; that in which…

a distinct individual thing; = substance, n. 2.

The substance of which a thing consists or from which it is made. Cf. matter, n.1 18a, subject matter, n. 1. Now historical and rare.

metaphorical. That which subsists, or underlies anything; substance: (a) as opposed to qualities, attributes, or ‘accidents’; (b) as…

In the philosophy of Boehme: The opposite of abyss or void; plenum, substance, ground of attributes.

Philosophy. As a mass noun: that which is perceptible to the sense of touch; matter, substance. Now chiefly historical.

Philosophy. A permanent underlying thing or essence in which properties inhere. More commonly called substance (cf. substance, n. 2 4a).

Philosophy. = substratum, n. 2.

the nature or essence of a thing; = secondary substance at secondary, adj. 3f.

Philosophy. = substratum, n. 2.

A thing which underlies or forms the basis of another; a substratum, a foundation. Frequently figurative.

an external object which is perceived or interpreted subjectively by the individual, and the existence of which is dependent on this relationship.