essence
/ˈɛsəns/
the fundamental nature that makes something what it is
“Existence precedes essence in existentialist thought.”
Origin: Latin essentia 'being' from esse 'to be'
/ˈɛsəns/
the fundamental nature that makes something what it is
“Existence precedes essence in existentialist thought.”
Origin: Latin essentia 'being' from esse 'to be'