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essence

/ essence /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
Type of:
substance matter
noun Sense 2
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
Type of:
toiletry toilet article toiletries
Kinds of:
cologne cologne water eau de cologne patchouli patchouly
Derived:
perfume scent aromatize aromatise
noun Sense 3
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Type of:
meaning significance signification
noun Sense 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"
Type of:
content cognitive content mental object
Kinds of:
bare bones hypostasis quiddity haecceity quintessence
Derived:
summate
Semantic Complexity
90%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

substance matter toiletry toilet article toiletries cologne cologne water eau de cologne patchouli patchouly meaning significance