Meaning & Definition of Essence in English
English⟶
Essence
/ɛsəns/
noun
1. The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
- "The heart and soul of the republican party"
- "The nub of the story"
synonym:
- kernel,
- substance,
- core,
- center,
- centre,
- essence,
- gist,
- heart,
- heart and soul,
- inwardness,
- marrow,
- meat,
- nub,
- pith,
- sum,
- nitty-gritty
2. Any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
synonym:
- essence
3. The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
synonym:
- effect,
- essence,
- burden,
- core,
- gist
4. A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
synonym:
- perfume,
- essence
Examples of using
That is the essence of the matter.
That is the essence of the matter.
Individual liberty is the essence of democracy.