essence : Idioms & Phrases

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in essence

  • adverb with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details
    in principle; in theory.
    • in principle, we agree
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of the essence

  • adjective satellite of the greatest importance
    all important; crucial; all-important; essential.
    • the all-important subject of disarmament
    • crucial information
    • in chess cool nerves are of the essence
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