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essence

/ˈes.əns/
noun CEFR B2

Definition

Used for the true core or heart of something — 'the essence of' a teaching means its deepest, truest point.

Used for the true core or heart of something — ’the essence of’ a teaching means its deepest, truest point.

Etymology From Latin esse, 'to be.'