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es·sence
es·sence/ˈes(ə)ns/
noun
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.
"conflict is the essence of drama"
synonyms: quintessence, soul, spirit, ethos, nature, life, lifeblood, core, heart, center, 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, quiddity, esse, nitty-gritty
16 hours ago · Synonyms for ESSENCE: nature, substance, soul, manifestation, heart, being, core, quintessence, aspect, essentiality.
16 hours ago · relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something: In essence, both sides agree on the issue.
15 hours ago · to be the most important thing: In any of these discussions, of course, honesty is of the essence. Time is of the essence.
6 days ago · Essence has Latin origins, the meaning of “perfume” or “scent,” and a feel that's every bit as sweet as a baby will be.
3 days ago · English Translation of “ESSENCE” | The official Collins French-English Dictionary online. Over 100000 English translations of French words and phrases.
4 days ago · Idioms and Phrases. Basically, by nature, as in He is in essence a very private person or In essence, they were asking the wrong question .
3 days ago · The name Essence is primarily a female name of American origin that means Aura, Nature. People who like the name Essence also like: Evelyn, ...
7 hours ago · essence. Definition for essence. noun as in heart, significance. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms Antonyms. Strongest matches. aspect, basis, bottom line, character ...
5 days ago · Definition of crux as in essence the central part or aspect of something under consideration the crux of the problem is that the school's current budget is ...
5 days ago · noun /ˈkɒfi esns/ /ˈkɔːfi esns/ [uncountable] (British English) a thick liquid made from coffee, often containing chicory.