Essence (Noun)
Meaning 1
The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 4
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The essence of her argument was that the company had a responsibility to its shareholders.
- He tried to capture the essence of the city in his photographs.
- The professor's lecture was so long and rambling that it was hard to grasp the essence of what he was trying to say.
- The essence of the problem was that the company was spending more money than it was making.
- The artist's use of color and light was the essence of her unique style.
Synonyms
- Nitty-gritty
- Inwardness
- Center
- Gist
- Substance
- Heart
- Centre
- Meat
- Marrow
- Pith
- Heart And Soul
- Kernel
- Nub
- Sum
- Core