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