Words Like ESSENCE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to ESSENCE.
33 Alternative Words Similar to essence
3 examples of essence
1
the essence of mint, and the like
2
the nub of the story
3
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
10 definitions of essence
1
The constituent elementary notions which constitute a complex notion, and must be enumerated to define it; sometimes called the nominal essence.
2
The constituent quality or qualities which belong to any object, or class of objects, or on which they depend for being what they are (distinguished as real essence); the real being, divested of all logical accidents; that quality which constitutes or marks the true nature of anything; distinctive character; hence, virtue or quality of a thing, separated from its grosser parts.
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A being; esp., a purely spiritual being.
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The predominant qualities or virtues of a plant or drug, extracted and refined from grosser matter; or, more strictly, the solution in spirits of wine of a volatile or essential oil.
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Perfume; odor; scent; or the volatile matter constituting perfume.
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the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
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any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
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a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor