essence

1. n. The constituent elementary notions which constitute a complex notion, and must be enumerated to define it; sometimes called the nominal essence. Source: opted

2. n. The class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/constituent">constituent class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/quality">quality or qualities which belong to any object, or class of objects, or on which they depend for being what they are (distinguished as real essence); the real being, divested of all logical accidents; that quality which constitutes or marks the true nature of anything; distinctive character; hence, virtue or quality of a thing, separated from its grosser parts. Source: opted

3. n. Constituent substance. Source: opted

4. n. A being; esp., a purely spiritual being. Source: opted

5. n. The predominant qualities or virtues of a plant or drug, extracted and refined from grosser matter; or, more strictly, the solution in spirits of wine of a volatile or essential oil; as, the essence of mint, and the like. Source: opted

6. n. Perfume; odor; scent; or the volatile matter constituting perfume. Source: opted

7. v. t. To perfume; to scent. Source: opted

8. n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience Source: wordnet

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

10. n. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work Source: wordnet

11. n. a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor Source: wordnet

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