in essence

Meanings

• Phrasal Verb

  Expressing the true nature or essence of something.

  - "In her painting, the artist captured the essence of the landscape."
  - "The book's characters truly embodied the essence of humanity."

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Rhymes

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cessance , periance , accessance , obligance

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Variants

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essence , essences , in essence , of the essence

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Etymology

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The term 'in essence' is derived from the Latin word 'essentia,' which means 'being' or 'substance.'

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'in essence' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The term 'essence' has been used in philosophy since ancient Greece, with philosophers like Plato and Aristotle discussing the concept.

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1. Essence: The intrinsic nature or identifying quality of something, particularly in philosophical or metaphysical contexts.

2. Essentialism: The belief that certain qualities are inherent and natural to particular groups of people or things.

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Quotes

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1. The perennial debate about nature and nurture—which is the more potent shaper of the human "essence"?—is perennially rekindled.

   - Matt Ridley,{it}Time{/it},2 June 2003

2. In "essence", the positivists were the first sociologists, rejecting both superstition and metaphysics and studying behavior as a natural phenomenon that could be perfected.

   - Stephan Talty,{it}Mulatto America{/it},2003

3. I had come to Orange Cove on a statewide tour, looking for the "essence" of Latino life in a changing California and a good bowl of the Mexican stew …

   - Joe Rodriguez,{it}San Jose Mercury News{/it},20 May 2003

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Culture

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In literature, 'in essence' is often used to convey the underlying meaning or significance of a work. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway reflects on the true nature of the characters he has met and the moral decay of the American Dream, ultimately realizing 'in essence, they were all a part of the same tragic story.'

How to Memorize "in essence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the idea of 'in essence' by picturing a core or center that represents the true nature of something. Imagine a tree trunk, with the branches and leaves representing the various aspects of the subject, but the trunk being the essential core.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'in essence' with the idea of getting to the root or core of something. Think of peeling away layers to reveal the true nature of a subject.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'In essence, I see the core of something.' This can help you remember the meaning of 'in essence.'

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