Origin: Latin prefix sub-
Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of substance
"The chemist carefully measured out each chemical substance before mixing them together."
In plain English: Substances are physical materials that make up everything around us, like water, wood, or air.
"The laboratory tested various chemical substances to ensure they were safe for consumption."
Derived from Latin substantia, which comes from substare meaning "to stand under," the term originally referred to something that stands beneath or supports another thing before evolving to denote material reality.