Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun
essence
IPA pronunciation: /ˈesəns/
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сущность, суть
English definition
The basic nature of something, or the most important quality.
Example
The essence of her argument was that we need more time.
Collocations
- the essence of
- in essence
- capture the essence
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