essence
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
- (countable, uncountable) The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
- (countable, uncountable) Constituent substance.
- (countable, uncountable) A being; especially, a purely spiritual being.
- (countable, uncountable) A significant feature of something.
- (countable, uncountable) The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.
- (countable, uncountable) An extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter used for flavouring, or as a restorative.
- (countable, uncountable) Fragrance, a perfume.
Synonyms
main point
true nature
innate character
life blood
ultimate truth
vital part
main object
true meaning
secret formula
life energy
inner meaning
essential part
main theme
real matter
basic nature
nature the thing itself
the name of the game
heart quiddity
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɛsəns/
Etymology
From Middle English essence, from Middle French essence, from Latin essentia (“the being or essence of a thing”), from an artificial formation of esse (“to be”), to translate Ancient Greek οὐσία (ousía, “being”), from ὤν (ṓn), present participle of εἰμί (eimí, “I am, exist”).
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