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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɛsəns/
essence means: The most important quality that makes something what it is.
noun
BASIC NATUREB2
The most important quality that makes something what it is.
- The essence of the plan is simple.
- Her photograph captures the essence of village life.
- In essence, we want the same thing.
PERFUMEC2
A liquid used to give someone or something a pleasant smell.
- She wore a delicate rose essence.
- A bottle of fragrant essence stood on the dressing table.
- He put a drop of essence on his wrist.
Questions about essence
What does essence mean?
The most important quality that makes something what it is.
What is essence in other languages?
Türkçe: öz · Español: esencia · Français: essence · Deutsch: Wesen · Italiano: essenza · 日本語: 本質
How do you pronounce essence?
It is pronounced /ˈɛsəns/.
How do you use essence in a sentence?
The essence of the plan is simple. Her photograph captures the essence of village life.
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