The
constituent elementary notions which constitute a complex notion, and
must be enumerated to define it; sometimes called the nominal
essence.
The constituent quality or qualities which
belong to any object, or class of objects, or on which they depend
for being what they are (distinguished as real essence); the
real being, divested of all logical accidents; that quality which
constitutes or marks the true nature of anything; distinctive
character; hence, virtue or quality of a thing, separated from its
grosser parts.
Constituent substance.
A being; esp., a purely spiritual
being.
The predominant qualities or virtues of a
plant or drug, extracted and refined from grosser matter; or, more
strictly, the solution in spirits of wine of a volatile or essential
oil; as, the essence of mint, and the like.
Perfume; odor; scent; or the volatile
matter constituting perfume.
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