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/ɪn ˈɛsəns/ · in es·sence
preposition
  1. Used to indicate that the following statement is a summary or a generalization of a situation or a concept. In essence, the new policy is just a rewording of the old one.
adverb
  1. Used to indicate that the following statement is a summary or a generalization of a situation or a concept. In essence, the new policy is a rewording of the old one.
noun
  1. A concise or general statement that summarizes the main idea or nature of something. The company's mission statement is a concise summary in essence of their values and goals.
Did you know? The phrase 'in essence' is often used in formal or academic writing to provide a concise summary of a complex idea or concept.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026