| essence |
the inherent qualities that make something what it is; crucial ingredients; central nature. [4 definitions] |
| Essene |
a member of an ascetic Jewish sect of mystics that existed from the second century B.C. to the second century A.D. |
| essential |
fundamental; necessary; indispensable. [4 definitions] |
| essentialism |
the educational doctrine that certain traditional values and skills are necessary elements of society and should be taught to all students. |
| essentially |
at the core; when the most important part is considered. |
| essential oil |
any rapidly evaporating oil that gives a characteristic odor or flavor to a plant, flower, or fruit, used in making perfumes, flavorings, and the like. |
| essonite |
a brown or yellow type of garnet; cinnamon stone. |
| -est |
used to form the superlative degree of many adjectives and adverbs. |
| EST |
abbreviation of "Eastern Standard Time," the standard time used in the eastern region of the United States, five hours behind Greenwich time. |
| est.1 |
abbreviation of "established," found or brought into being on a firm or stable basis. |
| est.2 |
abbreviation of "estimated," calculated approximate amount, size, or value of. |
| establish |
to found or bring into being on a firm or stable basis. [3 definitions] |
| establishable |
combined form of establish. |
| established church |
a church that is recognized by law and supported as a state institution by a government; national church. |
| establishment |
the act of establishing. [4 definitions] |
| esta muerto |
(Spanish) he is dead. |
| estate |
a landed property, usu. large and having a sizable house connected to it. [4 definitions] |
| estate agency |
(chiefly British) a business that manages the purchase, sale, or lease of houses and other property; real estate agency. |
| estate agent |
(chiefly British) one whose job is to help clients buy, sell, lease, or manage real estate; real estate agent. |
| esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. [3 definitions] |
| esteemed |
highly respected or valued. |