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essence
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[ˈɛsns], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, which determines its character
(e.g: conflict is the essence of drama)
- an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent
(e.g: vanilla essence)
Phrases:
- in essence
- of the essence
Origin
:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin essentia, from esse ‘be’
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