SUBSTANCE

(noun) the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
"DNA is the substance of our genes"
(noun) a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
"shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
(noun) the idea that is intended
"What is the meaning of this proverb?"
synonyms : meaning
(noun) the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
"the gist of the prosecutor's argument", "the heart and soul of the Republican Party", "the nub of the story"
synonyms : center , centre , core , essence , gist , heart , heart and soul , inwardness , kernel , marrow , meat , nitty-gritty , nub , pith , sum
We finally understood the pith of his argument. -added by naila_inlas
The marrow of the lawyer's argument was that the defendant had committed the crime and needed to be punished severely. -added by naila_inlas
There's not a kernel of truth in what they say. -added by nithi
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of the division of that nation along ethnic lines -added by nithi
(noun) what a communication that is about something is about
synonyms : content , message , subject matter
(noun) considerable capital (wealth or income)
"he is a man of means"
synonyms : means
(noun) material of a particular kind or constitution
"the immune response recognizes invading substances"

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