essence
9 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #6,604
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Definitions
noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛsʌns/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural essences
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
adolescenceacquiescencecoalescenceconvalescenceevanescencefluorescenceluminescenceobsolescencephosphorescencequintessencesenescence
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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