WEB1. : the basic nature of a thing : the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is. the essence of love is unselfishness. 2. : a substance physically or chemically separated from another substance (as a plant or drug) and having the special qualities (as odor) of the original substance. essence of peppermint.
WEBEssence 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.
WEBthe basic or most important idea or quality of something: The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life. Yet change is the very essence of …
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ESSENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBthe basic or most important idea or quality of something: The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life. Yet change is the very essence of …
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Essence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEBDefinitions 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.
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Essence - definition of essence by The Free Dictionary
WEBn. 1. a. The intrinsic or indispensable quality or qualities that serve to characterize or identify something: The essence of democracy is the freedom to choose. b. Philosophy The inherent, unchanging nature of a thing or class of things, especially as contrasted with its existence. 2. The most important part or aspect of something: The essence ...
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essence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
WEBessence. [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.
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ESSENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB4 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. The essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic which gives it its individual identity. The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted. [ + of] ...the essence of life. [ + of] Others claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through the …
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ESSENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
WEBthe basic or most important idea or quality of something: The essence of his argument is that we should not eat meat. essence noun (LIQUID) a strong liquid, usually made from …
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essence | meaning of essence in Longman Dictionary of …
