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- [es-uh ns]
- /ɪn ˈe-sən(t)s/
- /ɪn ˈes.əns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [es-uh ns]
- /ɪn ˈe-sən(t)s/
Definitions of in essence words
- noun in essence the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy. 1
- noun in essence a substance obtained from a plant, drug, or the like, by distillation, infusion, etc., and containing its characteristic properties in concentrated form. 1
- noun in essence an alcoholic solution of an essential oil; spirit. 1
- noun in essence a perfume; scent. 1
- noun in essence Philosophy. the inward nature, true substance, or constitution of anything, as opposed to what is accidental, phenomenal, illusory, etc. 1
- noun in essence something that exists, especially a spiritual or immaterial entity. 1
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Origin of in essence
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English essencia < Medieval Latin, for Latin essentia. See esse, -ence
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Parts of speech for In essence
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in essence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in essence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in essence
adv in essence
- mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- at heart — If you say that someone is a particular kind of person at heart, you mean that that is what they are really like, even though they may seem very different.
- inherently — existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
- primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
- radically — with regard to origin or root.
adj in essence
- morally — in a moral manner.
- nearly — all but; almost: nearly dead with cold.
- basically — You use basically for emphasis when you are stating an opinion, or when you are making an important statement about something.
- nigh — near in space, time, or relation: The time draws nigh.
- as much as — You use as much as before an amount to suggest that it is surprisingly large.
Antonyms for in essence
adv in essence
- additionally — You use additionally to introduce something extra such as an extra fact or reason.
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
adj in essence
- far — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
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