96 entries under essence topic. ×

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root(noun, support, action, drop, part)
15
principle(noun, concept, law, action, drop)
14
source(noun, law, action, cause, start)
13
bottom(noun, support, quality, cause, start)
13
core(noun, organization, action, area, quality)
11
heart(noun, law, action, quality, cause)
10
gist(noun, organization, area, strength, substance)
10
motive(noun, cause, start, reason, idea)
9
cornerstone(noun, law, idea, base, foundation)
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crux(noun, organization, action, area, quality)
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keystone(noun, law, regulation, action, idea)
6
point(noun, quality, character, strength, spirit)
6
substance(noun, organization, area, quality, cause)
5
meat(noun, quality, character, strength, spirit)
5
nucleus(noun, action, quality, body, cause)
5
theme(noun, study, strength, substance, idea)
5
topic(noun, substance, idea, short, meaning)
4
backbone(noun, action, quality, character, spirit)
4
mainspring(noun, cause, start, reason, idea)
4
matter(noun, organization, law, drop, area)
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