essence — the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛsəns/
Korean meaning: 본질, 핵심, 정수
Korean pronunciation: **에**선스
Example Sentences
- Time is of the essence when you're late for a date!
- The essence of my cooking is adding love... and lots of garlic.
- She captured the essence of summer in her painting.
essence
NOUN//ˈɛsəns//
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Boiling down a mixture — only the pure essence remains after everything else fades.
Strip to the essence, no excess — reduce the mess, reveal what’s best.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'essentia', derived from 'esse' meaning 'to be'. The term was used by Roman philosophers to describe the fundamental nature or being of something.
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📝Examples
“Time is of the essence when you're late for a date!”
“The essence of my cooking is adding love... and lots of garlic.”
“She captured the essence of summer in her painting.”
“In essence, we all need coffee to survive Monday mornings.”
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