IN ESSENCE





Definition:

  1. [adverb] at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature; "He is basically dishonest"; "the argument was essentially a technical one"; "for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person"
    Synonyms: basically, fundamentally, essentially, au fond

  2. [adverb] with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details; "in principle, we agree"
    Synonyms: in principle, in theory

  3. [adjective] being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information"
    Synonyms: substantial, substantive

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