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essence in Latin

essence in Latin is essentia — essence means the most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.

essence in Latin

essentia
noun

What does "essence" mean?

  1. noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
    "Kindness is the essence of her character."
  2. noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.
    "The recipe called for a few drops of vanilla essence."
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essence in a sentence

  • Kindness is the essence of her character.
  • The negotiators finally agreed on the essence of the deal, even if details remained.
  • The recipe called for a few drops of vanilla essence.

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What is "essence" in Latin?

"essence" in Latin is essentia. essence means: The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.

How do you use "essence" in a sentence?

Example: "Kindness is the essence of her character." In Latin, "essence" is essentia.

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