Noun Definition

essence

1.Definition: a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

Related Noun(s):perfume

Category: Objects

2.Definition: any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

Category: General

3.Definition: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Related Noun(s):burden, core, effect, gist

Category: General

4.Definition: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Related Noun(s):center, centre, core, gist, heart, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nub, pith, substance, sum

Category: General