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   es·sence

   /ˈes(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character: "conflict is the essence of drama" Similar quintessencesoulspiritethosnaturelifelifebloodcoreheartcentercruxnubnucleuskernelmarrowmeatpithgistsubstanceprinciplecentral partfundamental qualitybasic qualityessential partintrinsic naturesum and substancerealityactualityquiddityesseinformal:nitty-gritty
   • ▪ a property or group of properties of something without which it would not exist or be what it is.
   • ▪ an extract or concentrate obtained from a particular plant or other matter and used for flavoring or scent. Similar extractconcentrateconcentrationquintessencedistillateelixirabstractiondecoctionjuicetincturesolutionsuspensiondilutionscentperfume

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin essentia, from esse ‘be’.

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