es·sence

es·sence
/ˈɛsn̩s/ noun
1 [singular] : the basic nature of a thing : the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is

The essence of love is unselfishness.

The book's illustrations capture the essence of the story.

Competition is the (very) essence of capitalism.

2 [noncount] : a substance that contains in very strong form the special qualities (such as the taste and smell) of the thing from which it is taken

essence of peppermint/lemon

: at the most basic level

He was in essence [=basically, essentially, fundamentally] an honest person.

In essence, I believe that a real solution is not possible.

: of the greatest importance

Time/speed is of the essence when dealing with a medical emergency.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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