essence
/ˈɛsəns/
noun
- The basic or most important quality of something that makes it what it is.
- The essence of her argument is that education should be free for everyone.
- He captured the essence of the city in his photographs.
- Freedom is the essence of democracy.
- A concentrated liquid that has the strong smell or taste of a particular plant or food, used for flavoring or fragrance.
- Add a few drops of vanilla essence to the cake batter.
- The perfume contains essence of rose and jasmine.
- She used almond essence to flavor the cookies.