essence
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essence Definition
(n)
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
"
(n)
any
substance
possessing
to
a
high
degree
the
predominant
properties
of
a
plant
or
drug
or
other
natural
product
from
which
it
is
extracted
(n)
the
central
meaning
or
theme
of
a
speech
or
literary
work
(n)
a
toiletry
that
emits
and
diffuses
a
fragrant
odor
essence Synonyms
burden
center
core
effect
essence
gist
heart
heart and soul
inwardness
kernel
marrow
meat
nitty-gritty
nub
perfume
pith
substance
sum
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