essence

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/ˈɛsəns/ English

Definitions

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.

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Synonyms

aroma bouquet quintessence whatness crux gist substance nitty-gritty inwardness effect sum burden center kernel perfume heart marrow meat

Associated

energies divine consciousness attributes buddha god eternal self soul wisdom existence

Rhymes

acquiescence quintessence coalescence senescence luminescence obsolescence evanescence convalescence adolescence phosphorescence

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