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noun. the characteristic or intrinsic feature of a thing, which determines its identity; fundamental nature. the most distinctive element of a thing. the essence of a problem. a perfect or complete form of something, esp a person who typifies an abstract quality. he was the essence of gentility.
the basic or most important idea or quality of something: The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life. Yet change is the very essence of life. in essence C2 formal. relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something: In essence, both sides agree on the issue. See more.
Definitions of essence. noun. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. synonyms: center, centre, core, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum. see more.
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Definition of essence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy. a substance obtained from a plant, drug, or the like, by distillation, infusion, etc., and containing its characteristic properties in concentrated form.
2 days ago · 1. the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features. Freedom is the very essence of our democracy. 2. a substance obtained from a plant, drug, or the like, by distillation, infusion, etc., and containing its characteristic properties in concentrated form. 3.
