Dictionary Check: essence
"essence" is a valid word!
Scrabble
9
points
Words with Friends
11
points
Definition
noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example:
"the gist of the prosecutor's argument"
noun
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
noun
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
noun
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
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