Substance And Attribute

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Key Concepts

Substance

Substance refers to the underlying entity or being that possesses attributes. It is the fundamental unit of existence, providing a basis for understanding what exists in reality.

Attribute

Attributes are properties or characteristics that describe substances. They can be qualitative (e.g., color, shape) or quantitative (e.g., size, weight), and they help define the nature of substances.