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of the essence

es·sence
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [es-uh ns]
    • /ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈe-sən(t)s/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [es-uh ns]
    • /ʌv, ɒv stressed ði ˈe-sən(t)s/

Definitions of of the essence words

  • noun of the 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 of the 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 of the essence an alcoholic solution of an essential oil; spirit. 1
  • noun of the essence a perfume; scent. 1
  • noun of the essence Philosophy. the inward nature, true substance, or constitution of anything, as opposed to what is accidental, phenomenal, illusory, etc. 1
  • noun of the essence something that exists, especially a spiritual or immaterial entity. 1
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Origin of of the 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 Of the essence

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preposition
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of the 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".

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