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Essense vs. Essence: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on September 26, 2023
"Essense" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "essence," referring to the fundamental nature or inherent characteristic of something.

Which is correct: Essense or Essence

How to spell Essence?

Essense is Incorrect

Essence is Correct

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Key Differences

Think of "sense" within "essence," as both relate to perception.
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Recall that "essence" has two 's' letters, but only one 'e' after the double 's'.
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Associate "essence" with "presence," both ending in "-ence."
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Picture "essence" as the core "essence" of existence.
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Use the mnemonic: "In the essence of time, there's only one 'e' at the end."
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Essense and Essence Definitions

Essense

Essense is an incorrect spelling of Essence.
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Essence

The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.
Truth is the essence of justice.
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Essence

A concentrated substance derived from a plant or drug.
She added vanilla essence to the cake.
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Sep 08, 2023

Essence

An extract or concentrate obtained from a particular plant or other matter used for flavoring or scent.
Rose essence is popular in perfumes.
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Essence

The most important ingredient or crucial element.
Patience is the essence of teaching.
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Essence

The intrinsic or indispensable quality or qualities that serve to characterize or identify something
The essence of democracy is the freedom to choose.
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Essence

(Philosophy) The inherent, unchanging nature of a thing or class of things, especially as contrasted with its existence.
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Essence

The most important part or aspect of something
The essence of her argument is that the policy is wrongheaded.
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Essence

An extract that has the fundamental properties of a substance in concentrated form.
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Essence

Such an extract in a solution of alcohol.
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Essence

A perfume or scent.
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Essence

One that has or shows an abundance of a quality as if highly concentrated
A neighbor who is the essence of hospitality.
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Essence

Something that exists, especially a spiritual or incorporeal entity.
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Essence

The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
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Essence

(philosophy) The true nature of anything, not accidental or illusory.
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Essence

Constituent substance.
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Essence

A being; especially, a purely spiritual being.
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Essence

A significant feature of something.
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Essence

The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.
Essence of Jojoba
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Essence

An extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter used for flavouring, or as a restorative.
Vanilla essence
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Essence

Fragrance, a perfume.
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Essence

The constituent elementary notions which constitute a complex notion, and must be enumerated to define it; sometimes called the nominal essence.
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Essence

The constituent quality or qualities which belong to any object, or class of objects, or on which they depend for being what they are (distinguished as real essence); the real being, divested of all logical accidents; that quality which constitutes or marks the true nature of anything; distinctive character; hence, virtue or quality of a thing, separated from its grosser parts.
The laws are at present, both in form and essence, the greatest curse that society labors under.
Gifts and alms are the expressions, not the essence of this virtue [charity].
The essence of Addison's humor is irony.
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Essence

Constituent substance.
And uncompounded is their essence pure.
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Essence

A being; esp., a purely spiritual being.
As far as gods and heavenly essencesCan perish.
He had been indulging in fanciful speculations on spiritual essences, until . . . he had and ideal world of his own around him.
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Essence

The predominant qualities or virtues of a plant or drug, extracted and refined from grosser matter; or, more strictly, the solution in spirits of wine of a volatile or essential oil; as, the essence of mint, and the like.
The . . . word essence . . . scarcely underwent a more complete transformation when from being the abstract of the verb "to be," it came to denote something sufficiently concrete to be inclosed in a glass bottle.
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Essence

Perfume; odor; scent; or the volatile matter constituting perfume.
Nor let the essences exhale.
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Essence

To perfume; to scent.
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Essence

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience;
The gist of the prosecutor's argument
The heart and soul of the Republican Party
The nub of the story
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Essence

Any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
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Essence

The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
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Essence

A toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
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FAQs

Which vowel is used before Essence?

The vowel "e" is used at the beginning of "essence".
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Why is it called Essence?

It's derived from the Latin word "essentia," meaning "being" or "essence".
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What is the singular form of Essence?

The singular form is "essence".
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What is the root word of Essence?

The root is Latin "essentia".
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Is Essence an adverb?

No, essence is not an adverb.
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Sep 26, 2023

What is the verb form of Essence?

Essence is primarily a noun, so it doesn't have a verb form.
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What is the pronunciation of Essence?

Essence is pronounced as /ˈɛsəns/.
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What is the plural form of Essence?

The plural form is "essences".
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Which article is used with Essence?

Both "a" and "the" can be used with "essence" depending on context.
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Is Essence a noun or adjective?

Essence is primarily a noun.
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Which preposition is used with Essence?

"Of" is commonly used with essence, as in "essence of vanilla".
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Sep 26, 2023

Is Essence an abstract noun?

Yes, when referring to inherent nature or qualities.
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Is Essence a countable noun?

Yes, especially when referring to types or varieties.
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Is the Essence term a metaphor?

It can be used metaphorically in contexts like "the essence of time".
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Which determiner is used with Essence?

Determiners like "this," "that," or "every" can be used.
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What is the first form of Essence?

Essence does not have verb forms.
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Which conjunction is used with Essence?

No specific conjunction is inherently linked with "essence"; it depends on the sentence context.
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Is the word Essence imperative?

No, "essence" is not an imperative form.
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How many syllables are in Essence?

There are two syllables in "essence".
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Sep 26, 2023

How do we divide Essence into syllables?

Essence can be divided as es-sence.
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Sep 26, 2023

What is another term for Essence?

Core, quintessence, or nature.
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What is the third form of Essence?

Essence does not have verb forms.
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Is Essence a negative or positive word?

Essence is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
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Is Essence a vowel or consonant?

The term "essence" contains both vowels and consonants.
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What is a stressed syllable in Essence?

The first syllable, "es," is stressed.
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What is the second form of Essence?

Essence does not have verb forms.
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How is Essence used in a sentence?

"The essence of her argument was that society needs more empathy."
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Is Essence a collective noun?

No, essence is not a collective noun.
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What part of speech is Essence?

Essence is a noun.
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What is the opposite of Essence?

Superficiality or externality.
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