Definition of Essence

Noun: essence e-sun(t)s

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
"the essence of the prosecutor's argument";
- kernel, substance, core, center [US], centre [Brit, Cdn], gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
Any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant, drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- effect, burden, core, gist
A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odour
- perfume, scent
(philosophy) the true nature of anything; the defining property or properties of something