essence
es‧sence /ˈesəns/
noun
essence of
The essence of Arsenal’s style of football was speed.
She seems the very essence of kindness (=she seems very kind).
2. in essence used when talking about the most basic and important part of something, especially an idea, belief, or argument:
In essence his message was very simple.
3. [uncountable and countable] a liquid obtained from a plant, flower etc that has a very strong smell or taste and is used especially in cooking:
vanilla essence
4. something is of the essence used to say that something is very important:
Good communications are of the essence to remain competitive.
time/speed is of the essence (=it is very important to do something quickly)
es‧sence /ˈesəns/
noun Word Family: noun: essence, essentials ≠ inessentials; adverb: essentially; adjective: essential ≠ inessential
Date: 1300-1400
Language: French
Origin: Latin essentia, from esse 'to be'
1. [singular] the most basic and important quality of somethingLanguage: French
Origin: Latin essentia, from esse 'to be'
essence of
2. in essence used when talking about the most basic and important part of something, especially an idea, belief, or argument:
3. [uncountable and countable] a liquid obtained from a plant, flower etc that has a very strong smell or taste and is used especially in cooking:
4. something is of the essence used to say that something is very important:
time/speed is of the essence (=it is very important to do something quickly)