essence
intermediateB2/ˈɛsəns/ · es-sence
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.
Meanings
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.
کسی چیز کی اندرونی نوعیت یا لازمی خصوصیت جو اس کے کردار کا تعین کرتی ہے۔
جوہر
johar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- the essence of life
- the essence of a flower
- capture the essence
Example Sentences
The essence of democracy is the participation of the people.
جمہوریت کا جوہر عوام کی شرکت ہے۔
Jamhooriyat ka johar awaam ki shirkat hai.
His speech captured the essence of the struggle for freedom.
اس کی تقریر نے آزادی کی جدوجہد کا جوہر بیان کیا۔
Us ki taqreer ne azaadi ki jihad ka johar bayan kiya.
The essence of the argument lies in its fundamental premise.
مباحثے کا جوہر اس کی بنیادی مفروضے میں پوشیدہ ہے۔
Mubahisa ka johar is ki buniyadi mafruzae mein poshida hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'essence' as the essential quality of something.
Imagine a plant, where the essence is the sap that keeps it alive.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پھولوں کی خوشبو میں، کیا ہے ان کا جوہر کہ میں جب بھی چنوں، خوشبو میں فرق پاؤں؟
Phoolon ki khushboo mein, kya hai un ka johar ke main jab bhi chuno, khushboo mein farq paon?
In the fragrance of flowers, what is their essence that whenever I choose them, I sense a difference in fragrance?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
گھوڑے کی جوہر، سوار کے ساتھ ہے۔
Ghorsay ki johar, sawar ke saath hai.
The essence of the horse is with its rider.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "essentia" — being, essence
First known use: 14th century
The term 'essence' has evolved from the Latin word 'essentia' which refers to the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.