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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)