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Essence
ˈɛsn(t)s
Essence definitions
noun
essence
essences
- the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character
"conflict is the essence of drama"
quintessence soul spirit ethos nature life lifeblood core heart centre crux nub nucleus kernel marrow meat pith gist substance principle central part fundamental quality basic quality essential part intrinsic nature sum and substance reality actuality- a property or group of properties of something without which it would not exist or be what it is
"Locke's scepticism about our ability to penetrate to the real essences of things"
- an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent
"vanilla essence"