transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-s ə n(t)s ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English essencia, from Latin essentia, from esse to be — more at is
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being
b. : the individual, real, or ultimate nature of a thing especially as opposed to its existence
a painting that captures the essence of the land
c. : the properties or attributes by means of which something can be placed in its proper class or identified as being what it is
2. : something that exists : entity
3.
a.
(1) : a volatile substance or constituent (as of perfume)
(2) : a constituent or derivative possessing the special qualities (as of a plant or drug) in concentrated form ; also : a preparation of such an essence or a synthetic substitute
b. : odor , perfume
4. : one that possesses or exhibits a quality in abundance as if in concentrated form
she was the essence of punctuality
5. : the most significant element, quality, or aspect of a thing or person
the essence of the issue
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- in essence
- of the essence