Essence
Pronunciation: /ˈɛsəns/
Essence (noun)
- the most important quality or feature of something
- a strong liquid taken from a plant or food, used for flavor or smell
- the basic nature or quality that makes something what it is
Examples
- The essence of the story is about friendship.
- Understanding is the essence of effective communication.
Common collocations: capture the essence, essence of life, true essence, vanilla essence, essence of lemon