Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - essence
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Essence
essence
~ n 1 the most basic and important quality of something + of (In his paintings Picasso tries to capture the essence of his subjects.) 2 a liquid obtained from a plant, flower etc that has a strong smell or taste and is used especially in cooking (vanilla essence) 3 in essence used when talking about the most basic and important part of something, especially an idea, belief, or argument (In essence, you are saying that people do not really have free will.) 4 speed/time is of the essence used to say that it is important to do something as quickly as possible
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(essences) 1. The essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic which gives it its individual identity. The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted. ...the essence of life... N-UNCOUNT: usu N of n • You use in essence to emphasize that you are talking about the most important or central aspect of an idea, situation, or event. Though off-puttingly complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple. PHRASE: PHR with cl/group c darkgreen]emphasis • If you say that something is of the essence, you mean that it is absolutely necessary in order for a particular action to be successful. Speed was of the essence in a project of this type. = crucial PHRASE: V inflects 2. Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell. ...a few drops of vanilla essence. N-MASS ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Etymology: Middle English essencia, from Latin essentia, from esse to be — more at is Date: 14th century 1. a. the permanent as contrasted with the accidental element of being b. the individual, real, or ultimate nature of a thing especially as opposed to its existence a painting that captures the ~ of the land c. the properties or attributes by means of which something can be placed in its proper class or identified as being what it is 2. something that exists ; entity 3. a. (1) a volatile substance or constituent (as of perfume) (2) a constituent or derivative possessing the special qualities (as of a plant or drug) in concentrated form; also a preparation of such an ~ or a synthetic substitute b. odor, perfume 4. one that possesses or exhibits a quality in abundance as if in concentrated form she was the ~ of punctuality 5. the most significant element, quality, or aspect of a thing or person the ~ of the issue ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. 1 the indispensable quality or element identifying a thing or determining its character; fundamental nature or inherent characteristics. 2 a an extract obtained by distillation etc., esp. a volatile oil. b a perfume or scent, esp. made from a plant or animal substance. 3 the constituent of a plant that determines its chemical properties. 4 an abstract entity; the reality underlying a phenomenon or all phenomena. Phrases and idioms in essence fundamentally. of the essence indispensable, vital. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L essentia f. esse be ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1) эссенция 2) эфирное масло 3) аромат 4) бензин - food essence - pearl essence - water essence ...Большой Англо-русский Русско-английский политехнический словарь
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сущность, существо – essence of application – essence of invention – legal essence of applicant's claims – technical essence of applicant's claims ESSENCE сущ. 1) сущность 2) существо - in essence Syn: matter, essentials, point, point, nature ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
Англо-русский Русско-английский биологический словарь
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"Эссенс" Ежемесячный журнал для афро-американок Afro-Americans. Был основан в 1970 как журнал мод, но постепенно в нем стали появляться материалы о проблемах негритянского самосознания black awareness. Освещает вопросы карьеры, здоровья, красоты, правильного питания, путешествий, домоводства и социальные темы. Цель журнала - вселить в негритянскую женщину веру в будущее и надежду на успех в жизни, а также пробудить в ней самоуважение. Тираж 1 млн. экз. (2004), размер общей читательской аудитории 7,6 млн. человек (29% - мужчины) ...Англо-русский лингвострановедческий словарь
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1. сущность, существо in essence —- по существу, в сущности the essence of the proposal —- существо предложения essence of crime —- сущность преступления to be of the essence —- быть существенно важным, относиться к существу дела 2. филос. сущность 3. филос. субстанция fifth essence —- пятый элемент, пятая стихия, основная сущность вещей, квинтэссенция (у древних греков) 4. квинтэссенция; верх (чего-либо) the essence of nonsense —- сущий вздор, полная бессмыслица 5. эссенция; экстракт meat essence —- мясной экстракт pear essence —- грушевая эссенция 6. существо, создание heavenly essences —- небесные создания, духи небес 7. духи; аромат 8. спиртовой раствор 9. летучее масло, эфирное масло 10. авт. профес. бензин ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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noun 1) сущность, существо - in essence - of the essence 2) существование 3) экстракт, эссенция 4) obs. духи 5) аромат 6) mot. бензин ...Англо-русский словарь
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- late 14c., from L. essentia "being, essence," abstract n. formed in imitation of Gk. ousia "being, essence" (from on, gen. ontos, prp. of einai "to be"), from esse "to be," from PIE *es-. Originally "substance of the Trinity," the general sense of "basic element of anything" is first recorded in Eng. 1656. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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