essence

Purpose is a related term of essence.

As nouns the difference between purpose and essence

is that purpose is an object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal while essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

As a verb purpose

is have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

Essence is a related term of rudiment.

As nouns the difference between essence and rudiment

is that essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea while rudiment is a fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning (often in the plural).

Foundation is a related term of essence.

As nouns the difference between foundation and essence

is that foundation is the act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect while essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

Instinct is a related term of essence.

As nouns the difference between instinct and essence

is that instinct is a natural or inherent impulse or behaviour while essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

As an adjective instinct

is (archaic) imbued, charged ((with) something).

As a noun essence is

(senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

Explanation is a related term of essence.

As nouns the difference between explanation and essence

is that explanation is the act or process of explaining while essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

Smell is a related term of essence.

As nouns the difference between smell and essence

is that smell is a sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance while essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

As a verb smell

is to sense a smell or smells.

Essence is a synonym of spirits.

As nouns the difference between essence and spirits

is that essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea while spirits is (plurale tantum) distilled alcoholic beverages.

As a verb spirits is

(spirit).

Essence is a related term of matter.

As nouns the difference between essence and matter

is that essence is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea while matter is .

Essence is a related term of trait.

As a noun essence

is (senseid)the inherent nature of a thing or idea.

As a verb trait is

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