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- pronunciation:
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sihns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the inherent qualities that make something what it is; crucial ingredients; central nature.
The essence of salesmanship is satisfying the customer.The essence of his argument was familiar.- synonyms:
- character, core, elixir, quintessence, soul, spirit, substance
- similar words:
- abstract, aroma, basics, basis, emphasis, essential, flavor, genius, gist, heart, ideal, nature, nub, pith, quality, quick, short, stuff, sum
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| definition 2: |
the basic unchanging nature of a thing or group of things, as opposed to its transitory variations.
- synonyms:
- nature, quiddity, soul, spirit
- similar words:
- essential, foundation, meaning, purpose, rudiment
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| definition 3: |
a substance derived, as from a plant, by distillation or other process, and possessing the source's chief characteristic.
essence of pine- synonyms:
- concentrate, distillate, extract, quintessence
- similar words:
- heart, spirits
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| definition 4: |
a solution of such a substance in alcohol, such as perfume.
- synonyms:
- cologne, eau de Cologne, perfume, scent, toilet water
- similar words:
- aroma, attar, bouquet, civet, concentrate, elixir, extract, incense, musk, tincture
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| related words: |
argument, being, bottom, content, core, element, fabric, flavor, intent, intention, kernel, keynote, liquor, meat, primary, thrust, truth, weight |
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