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"Essence" Definition

noun

A perfume or scent.
An extract that has the fundamental properties of a substance in concentrated form.
One that has or shows an abundance of a quality as if highly concentrated: a neighbor who is the essence of hospitality.
Something that exists, especially a spiritual or incorporeal entity.
Such an extract in a solution of alcohol.

idiom

In essence By nature; essentially: He is in essence a reclusive sort.
Of the essence Of the greatest importance; crucial: Time is of the essence.

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