essence

• Substantiv, das die grundlegende Natur, das wesentliche Merkmal oder den inneren Kern von etwas bezeichnet; außerdem ein konzentrierter Auszug oder Extrakt eines Stoffes.

A noun referring to the fundamental nature, core quality, or intrinsic character of something, or a concentrated extract of a substance.

1. Core natureB2formal

   The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character.

   Wesenskern

   • The essence of democracy is freedom of speech.
   • She captured the essence of the character in her performance.
   • The essence of his argument was that change is necessary.

   Synonymecharactercoreheartnatureprinciplequintessencesoulspiritsubstancevitality

   Antonymeaccidentadjunctappearance

2. B1formal

   A concentrated extract of a plant, flower, or substance used for flavor or fragrance.

   Essenz

   • Vanilla essence is used in baking cakes.
   • The perfume contains essence of rose.
   • Add a few drops of lemon essence to the mixture.

   Synonymeconcentratedistillateextracttincture