Definition of essence

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  • essence is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • essence is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • essence is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of essence

  • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. burden
    2. core
    3. effect
    4. gist
  • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. center
    2. centre
    3. core
    4. gist
    5. heart
    6. heart and soul
    7. inwardness
    8. kernel
    9. marrow
    10. meat
    11. nitty-gritty
    12. nub
    13. pith
    14. substance
    15. sum
  • a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. perfume
  • any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted (noun)

See definition of essence in Merriam Webster