Search Result:essence
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋєsNs 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊesns 〕
Overview of noun essence
The noun essence has 4 senses
- kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty -- (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")
- essence -- (any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted)
- effect, essence, burden, core, gist -- (the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work)
- perfume, essence -- (a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor)