Definition of essence

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Essence (n.) The constituent elementary notions which constitute a complex notion, and must be enumerated to define it; sometimes called the nominal essence..

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Unessential :: Unessential (n.) Something not constituting essence, or something which is not of absolute necessity; as, forms are among the unessentials of religion..
Quiddity :: Quiddity (n.) The essence, nature, or distinctive peculiarity, of a thing; that which answers the question, Quid est? or, What is it?.
Inessential :: Inessential (a.) Having no essence or being.
Ens :: Ens (n.) Something supposed to condense within itself all the virtues and qualities of a substance from which it is extracted; essence.
Gravamen :: Gravamen (a.) The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint. Bouvier..
Shintiism :: Shintiism (n.) One of the two great systems of religious belief in Japan. Its essence is ancestor worship, and sacrifice to dead heroes..
Differentia :: Differentia (n.) The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.
Marrow :: Marrow (n.) The essence; the best part.
Metempsychosis :: Metempsychosis (n.) The passage of the soul, as an immortal essence, at the death of the animal body it had inhabited, into another living body, whether of a brute or a human being; transmigration of souls..
Alcohol :: Alcohol (n.) The fluid essence or pure spirit obtained by distillation.
Quintessence :: Quintessence (n.) The fifth or last and highest essence or power in a natural body. See Ferment oils, under Ferment..
Spirit :: Spirit (n.) Life, or living substance, considered independently of corporeal existence; an intelligence conceived of apart from any physical organization or embodiment; vital essence, force, or energy, as distinct from matter..
Godhood :: Godhood (n.) Divine nature or essence; deity; godhead.
Essence :: Essence (n.) Constituent substance.
Essential :: Essential (a.) Belonging to the essence, or that which makes an object, or class of objects, what it is..
Essence :: Essence (n.) Perfume; odor; scent; or the volatile matter constituting perfume.
Consubstantial :: Consubstantial (a.) Of the same kind or nature; having the same substance or essence; coessential.
Matter :: Matter (n.) That of which anything is composed; constituent substance; material; the material or substantial part of anything; the constituent elements of conception; that into which a notion may be analyzed; the essence; the pith; the embodiment.
Stuff :: Stuff (v. t.) The fundamental material of which anything is made up; elemental part; essence.
Godhead :: Godhead (n.) Godship; deity; divinity; divine nature or essence; godhood.
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