Essence meaning: 1

ESSENCE meaning : 1 : the basic nature of a thing the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is; 2 : a substance that contains in very strong form the special qualities (such as the taste and smell) of the thing from which it is taken Definition of essence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Essence can be a physical detail, or, just as commonly, the abstract idea or meaning of something. The essence of Lady Chatterly's Lover might be its revolutionary eroticism, or the essence of religion its devotion to God. The meaning of ESSENCE is the permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being. How to use essence in a sentence.