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essence

noun

es·​sence ˈe-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce essence (audio)
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
: the most significant element, quality, or aspect of a thing or person
the essence of the issue
3
: one that possesses or exhibits a quality in abundance as if in concentrated form
she was the essence of punctuality
4
a(1)
: 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
(2)
: a volatile substance or constituent (as of perfume)
b
: odor, perfume
5
: something that exists : entity
Phrases
in essence
: in or by its very nature : essentially, basically
was in essence an honest person
of the essence
: of the utmost importance
time is of the essence

Synonyms

Example Sentences

The perennial debate about nature and nurture—which is the more potent shaper of the human essence?—is perennially rekindled. Matt Ridley, Time, 2 June 2003 In essence, the positivists were the first sociologists, rejecting both superstition and metaphysics and studying behavior as a natural phenomenon that could be perfected. Stephan Talty, Mulatto America, 2003 I had come to Orange Cove on a statewide tour, looking for the essence of Latino life in a changing California and a good bowl of the Mexican stew … Joe Rodriguez, San Jose Mercury News, 20 May 2003 The essence of love is unselfishness. The book's illustrations capture the essence of the story.
Recent Examples on the Web In essence, permitting reform means streamlining the process by which new energy infrastructure—clean or otherwise—gets approved at the federal level. Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 In essence, screenwriter Micah Bloomberg has ushered the audience into his lair, placed us atop a pile of lush rugs, and now pulls them out from under us one after the other. Amy Nicholson, Variety, 11 Sep. 2022 In essence, a pitcher will have 15 seconds between pitches with the bases empty and 20 seconds with a runner on. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Quaka said Patterson, on his Facebook page, posted what was in essence a goodbye message at about 9:30 a.m. Emily Wagster Pettus, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Sep. 2022 So, in essence, once the Heat became aware that Haslem was returning, there was no room for an additional player after the Martin, Oladipo and Dedmon agreements. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 In essence, the unique identity is constantly being tracked to look for anomalies in their online behavior. Ari Jacoby, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Constant flooding of the first floors on Stolp Avenue and other parts of downtown forced the city to, in essence, raise the island and shoreline downtown, making what would have been the second floors of buildings the new ground floors. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Wash Day Diaries, in essence, is a love letter to Black women, their hair and their joy, and the beautiful healing powers and resilience of Black sisterhood. Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English essencia, from Latin essentia, from esse to be — more at is

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of essence was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing essence

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