Substance
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{{wiktionary|substance}}
The word originates from [[Latin]] ''substantia'', literally meaning "standing under". The word was used to translate the [[Greek language|Greek]] philosophical term [[ousia]].
'''Substance''' may refer to:
*[[Substance theory]], in philosophy, that element of an object without which it would not exist, or what exists only by itself (''causa sui'')
*[[Chemical substance]], in chemistry, are material objects that can undergo various transformations related to artificial or natural phenomena
*[[Substantial (rapper)|''Substance'' (rapper)]]
*[[Substance (Joy Division album)|''Substance'' (Joy Division album)]]
*[[Substance (New Order album)|''Substance'' (New Order album)]]
*''[[Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance]]'', a tactical espionage video game
See also:
*[[matter]]
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[[ar:مادة كيميائية]]
[[cs:Látka (rozcestník)]]
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[[tl:Sustansyang kimikal]]
[[yi:סובסטאנץ]]