essence - transcription, translation and pronunciation online

Transcription and pronunciation of the word "essence" in British and American variants. Detailed translation and examples.

[ˈes.əns]

noun

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.

conflict is the essence of drama

The essence of chemistry is understanding and applying chemical reactions.

vanilla essence

We cared for our guests because not to do so would betray the most profound essence of our humanity.

He had grasped the real essence of working class power.

Put one teaspoon of vanilla essence in the yolk and two teaspoons of baking powder into the egg white.

conflict is the essence of drama

Analogies can obfuscate, but in their own way they can distill a matter to its essence .

Usually the design process involves taking messy reality and isolating its abstract essence .

It is obvious that he does not understand the true essence of sport, or human nature.

The chief aim of this inquiry has been to shed light on the nature and essence of the disagreement between the two.