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Essence

/ˈɛsəns/
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(noun) The inherent nature of a thing or idea.

The essence of mathematics is liberty.
The essence of liberty is mathematics.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the problem is that we don't have enough resources to finish the job.

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