substanˈtialism noun

The theory that there is a real existence or substratum underlying phenomena

substanˈtialist noun

substantiality /-shi-alˈi-ti/ noun

substanˈtialize or substanˈtialise transitive verb

To give reality to

substanˈtially adverb

substanˈtialness noun

substanˈtiate /-shi-āt or -si-āt/ transitive verb

1. To make substantial
2. To embody
3. To prove or confirm

substantiāˈtion noun

substantival /sub-stən-tīˈvl/ adjective

Of, or of the nature of, a substantive

substantīvˈally adverb

subˈstantive /-tiv/ adjective

1. Relating to substance
2. Expressing existence
3. Real
4. Of real, independent importance
5. Substantival
6. (of dyes) taking effect without a mordant
7. Definite and permanent
8. Considerable in amount

A noun or noun-like item

subˈstantively adverb

subˈstantiveness noun

substantivˈity noun

1. Substantiality
2. Affinity for a dyestuff

subˈstantivize or subˈstantivise (or /-stanˈ/) transitive verb

To turn into a noun

substance abuse noun (euphemistic)

A general term for the inappropriate use of substances such as alcohol, solvents, drugs, etc, often leading to dependency or other harmful effects

substance P noun

A peptide neurotransmitter, present in nerve cells and intestinal tissue, that induces vasodilation and contraction of intestinal smooth muscle

in substance

1. In general
2. In the most important aspects