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Essence For other uses, see Essence (disambiguation). In philosophy, essence is the property or set of properties that make an entity or substance what it fundamentally is, and which it has by necessity, and without which it loses its identity. Essence is contrasted with accident: a property that the entity or substance has contingently, without which the substance can still retain its identity.
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Definitions &Translations intent, purport, spirit(noun) the intended meaning of a communication. liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness(noun) animation and energy in action or expression. it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it. heart, spirit(verb) an inclination or tendency of a certain kind.
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inherent The definition of inherent is an essential quality that is part of a person or thing. An example of inherent is a bird's ability to fly. existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; intrinsic; innate; basic.
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- Word Origin & History. essence 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 prp. stem of esse to be, from PIE *es- (cf. Skt. asmi, Hittite eimi, O.C.S. jesmi, Lith. esmi, Goth. imi, O.E. eom I am; see be).
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apprehension Apprehension is an active state of fear, usually of some danger or misfortune: apprehension before opening a telegram. Anxiety is a somewhat prolonged state of apprehensive worry: anxiety because of a reduced income.
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Helminths While the average Canadian physician deals very little with worm infestations, disease caused by helminths are the cause of considerable morbidity and mortality in large areas of the world, in particular the developing world. Increases in international travel and immigration make it increasingly important to be aware of the common helminths. The US Center for Diseases Control has a superb general helminth website called DPDx – Identification and Diagnosis of Parasites of Public Concern that will be linked to in this section. As with other biological classifications, the taxonomy of the Helminthes is complicated.
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Human nature 1 The soul, as the substantial form, is what is universal, or common, to all humanity, and therefore, is indicative of human nature; that which differentiates one person from another is matter, which Aquinas refers to as the principle of individuation.
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- The inner essence of things may at any rate be approached by a monism of matter or of energy. The Approach to Philosophy Ralph Barton Perry. Just as necessarily does it belong to the essence of monism to affirm the agency of Will.
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brand essence brand essence. A phrase that communicates the fundamental nature of a trade name associated with one or more products made by the same company.
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Definitions &Translations embodied - possessing or existing in bodily form; what seemed corporal melted as breath into the wind- Shakespeare; an incarnate spirit; `corporate' is an archaic term. incarnate, bodied, corporal, corporate.
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With Sale, Essence Is Once Again a Fully Black-Owned Magazine Essence, a 48-year-old monthly lifestyle magazine, has a majority-black readership. The magazine focuses on fashion, pop culture, music and black life. It also holds an annual music festival, which was headlined last year by Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige and Chance the Rapper.
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nature nature - a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe; the laws of nature; nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women. causal agency, causal agent, cause - any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results.
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essence essence. 1  the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy. 2  a substance obtained from a plant, drug, or the like, by distillation, infusion, etc., and containing its characteristic properties in concentrated form.
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atmosphere atmosphere definition: The definition of atmosphere is an overall feeling and/or effect of a place, specially if it is an environment of pleasure or interest. (noun) An example of atmosphere is the creepy feeling one gets whenever they walk past the old...
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Land-Use Planning Detailed maps showing land area, boundaries and the zone under which the land is categorized. Text describing in full detail each zone's regulations. Zoning is used to permit some types of construction and prohibit others.
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essence Definition of essence for Students. 1  1 : the basic part of something Freedom is the essence of democracy. 2  2 : a substance made from a plant or drug and having its special qualities. 3  3 : 1perfume  1.
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- anima an·i·ma (ān'ə-mə) n. The inner self of an individual; the soul. In Jungian psychology, the unconscious or true inner self of an individual, as opposed to the persona, or outer aspect of the personality. In Jungian psychology, the feminine inner personality as present in the unconscious of the male.
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- The noun ESSENCE has 4 senses: 1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. 2. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted. 3. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.
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- The definition of essential is completely necessary or part of the basic nature of something. 1  An example of essential is dedicated study skills to become valedictorian. 2  An example of essential is innate intelligence.
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intent Intent refers only to the state of mind with which the act is done or omitted. It differs from motive, which is what prompts a person to act or to fail to act. For example, suppose Billy calls Amy names and Amy throws a snowball at him. Amy's intent is to hit Billy with a snowball.
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- noun. (= 1  essential feature) essence f. (= 2  importance) to be of the essence être essentiel(le) ⇒ Speed is of the essence. La rapidité est essentielle. 3  in essence (adverb) (= basically) en substance. (=  concentrated liquid) essence f. see also vanilla essence.
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Personal Essence or Spirit The personal essence acts as a guide and a filter on a person's life. It holds a person's deep core beliefs and their values. It is their blueprint. The personal essence is influenced throughout a person's life based on the stages of life and the events that a person has encountered. It reflects a persons:
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- Full Definition of INNATE. 1. 2. : belonging to the essential nature of something: inherent. 3. : originating in or derived from the mind or the constitution of the intellect rather than from experience.— in·nate·ly adverb. — in·nate·ness noun. See innate defined for English-language learners. … the delays innate in both serial and book publication … —Walter Rundell, American Association of University Professors Bulletin, September 1971.
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substance Essence; the material or necessary component of something. A matter of substance, as distinguished from a matter of form, with respect to pleadings, affidavits, indictments, and other legal instruments, entails the essential sufficiency, validity, or merits of the instrument, as opposed to its method or style.
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- Webster’s first definition of literally is, “in a literal sense or matter; actually.” Its second definition is, “in effect; virtually.” In addressing this seeming contradiction, its authors comment : “Since some people take sense 2 to be the opposition of sense 1, it has been frequently criticized as a misuse.
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essence the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features: Freedom is the very essence of our democracy. 2. a substance obtained from a plant, drug, or the like, by distillation, infusion, etc., and containing its characteristic properties in concentrated form. 3. an alcoholic solution of an essential oil; spirit. 4. a perfume; scent.