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- Dictionaryessence/ˈɛsns/
noun
- 1. the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character: "conflict is the essence of drama" Similar
- 2. an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent: "vanilla essence" Similar
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ESSENCE definition: 1. the basic or most important idea or quality of something: 2. relating to the most important…. Learn more.
: the properties or attributes by means of which something can be placed in its proper class or identified as being what it is. 2. : the most significant element, quality, or aspect of a thing or person. the essence of the issue. 3. : one that possesses or exhibits a quality in abundance as if in concentrated form.
Essence definition: the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features. See examples of ESSENCE used in a sentence.
Definitions of essence. noun. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. synonyms: center, centre, core, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum. see more. noun. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.
ESSENCE meaning: 1. the basic or most important idea or quality of something: 2. relating to the most important…. Learn more.
n. 1. the characteristic or intrinsic feature of a thing, which determines its identity; fundamental nature. 2. the most distinctive element of a thing: the essence of a problem.
1. the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features. Freedom is the very essence of our democracy. 2. a substance obtained from a plant, drug, or the like, by distillation, infusion, etc., and containing its characteristic properties in concentrated form. 3.
essence. [uncountable] the most important quality or feature of something, that makes it what it is. His paintings capture the essence of France. in essence In essence (= when you consider the most important points), your situation isn't so different from mine.
Essence Definition. That which makes something what it is; intrinsic, fundamental nature or most important quality (of something); essential being. The most important part or aspect of something. The essence of her argument is that the policy is wrongheaded.
ESSENCE definition: 1. the basic or most important idea or quality of something: 2. a strong liquid, usually made from…. Learn more.
