Philosophy. A being that subsists by itself; a distinct individual entity; (also gen.) a thing, being. Cf. also thinking substance n. at thinking…

Metaphysics. The underlying substance or essence of a thing, as distinguished from its non-essential properties; an individual thing, as opposed…

A being that exists independently of any finite mind (opposed to ens rationis). Hence superlative ens realissimum n./ɛnz reɪəˈlɪsɪmʊm//riːəˈlɪsɪməm/…

Logic. A thing which possesses properties peculiar to itself and which cannot be subdivided into other things of the same kind; spec. any of the…

Philosophy. = supposite, n. 2.

Philosophy. A being that subsists by itself, an individual thing or person (= substance, n. 2); (occasionally) a being in relation to its…

That which has substance; the substantial element. Cf. sense A. 10.

secondary substance (Philosophy): (esp. in Aristotelian thought) a generic or universal type or species, which is exemplified by individual…

Metaphysics and Philosophy. Frequently with capital initial. With the. That which exists without relation to or dependency on any other being; that…