ESSENCE

Definition of ESSENCE

  1. (noun)the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
  2. (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
  3. (noun)the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  4. (noun)a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor