How to Spell essence
essence
//ˈɛsəns//
essence - noun
- The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
- The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
- Constituent substance.
- A being; especially, a purely spiritual being.
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
Use 'essence' to describe the most important or basic part of something. It means the core or main nature of something.
Common misspellings
essance, essense, esense
Word family
essential, essentially, essences
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