essence

Words with a similar base: essence

'essence'

[kernel.n.03] as in: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Examples:
the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story

'essence'

[essence.n.02] as in: 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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'essence'

[effect.n.04] as in: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

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'essence'

[perfume.n.02] as in: a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

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Origins

					essence (English)
└── essence (French)
    └── essentia (Latin)

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