n.
1.
Substratum, groundwork, reality, hypostasis, substantiality, essential nature, real being, real existence.
2.
Meaning, import, significance, essence, pith, gist, soul, chief part, essential part, vital part.
3.
Body, matter, material, texture, stuff.
4.
Property, wealth, means, estate.
5.
( Theol. ) Divine essence, divine being.