essence

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essence

(noun)

Meaning

the fundamental nature of something

Example

"The essence of the story lies in its themes of friendship and loyalty."

Synonyms

naturesubstancecore

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'essentia', meaning being or existence.
Related word forms
  • noun: essentiality
  • adjective: essential

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