substances

noun

a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

the property of holding together and retaining its shape

what a communication that is about something is about

considerable capital (wealth or income)

material of a particular kind or constitution

the idea that is intended

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

Roots

subsub- · Latin · under, below sto-sta · Latin · stand

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Where does substances come from?

The word substances breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: sub-, from Latin sub (“under, below”); and -sta, from Latin sto (“stand”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.