Substance

The word originates from Latin substantia, literally meaning "standing under". The word was used to translate the 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
 * Substance (artist)
 * Substance (Joy Division album)
 * Substance (New Order album)
 * Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance, a tactical espionage video game

See also:
 * matter

مادة كيميائية Látka (rozcestník) Substancia Sostanza Substancja Látka Sustansyang kimikal סובסטאנץ