essence
e
ˈɛ
e
ssence
səns
sēns
/ˈɛsəns/

Definition & Meaning of "essence"in English

Essence
01

the core or main idea of something, what makes it special or unique

Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
uncountable
Examples
Friendship is about trust, loyalty, and understanding; these qualities form the essence of true companionship.
02

a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

03

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

04

any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

App Store