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Definition essence in British English

essence noun

noun
/ˈes(ə)ns/
1

the most important part of something, usually the part that gives it its general character

Example

The essence of their argument is that life cannot be explained by science.

Example

Wars were the very essence of the Roman Empire.

Synonyms and related words
feature priority element
2

a liquid that contains the strong taste or smell of the plant that it is taken from

Example

vanilla essence

Synonyms and related words
agar alkaloid balsam
Definition essence in British English