ESSENCE


Meaning of ESSENCE in English

(~s)

1.

The ~ of something is its basic and most important characteristic which gives it its individual identity.

The ~ of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted.

...the ~ of life...

N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n

You use in ~ to emphasize that you are talking about the most important or central aspect of an idea, situation, or event.

Though off-puttingly complicated in detail, local taxes are in ~ simple.

PHRASE: PHR with cl/group emphasis

If you say that something is of the ~, you mean that it is absolutely necessary in order for a particular action to be successful.

Speed was of the ~ in a project of this type.

= crucial

PHRASE: V inflects

2.

Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell.

...a few drops of vanilla ~.

N-MASS

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