| essence(noun, quality, feeling, type, kind) |
| quintessence(noun, quality, cause, start, character) |
| substance(noun, quality, cause, start, character) |
| essentialness(noun, essence) |
| being(noun, nature, quality, feeling, type) |
| marrow(noun, quality, cause, start, character) |
| stuff(noun, quality, type, kind, cause) |
| bottom(noun, nature, quality, cause, start) |
| pith(noun, quality, cause, start, character) |
| texture(noun, quality, feeling, type, kind) |
| nature |
| root(noun, quality, cause, character, spirit) |
| embodiment(noun, substance, essence, epitome) |
| heart(noun, quality, type, kind, cause) |
| meaning(noun, quality, character, strength, spirit) |
| necessity(noun, essential, requirement, quintessence, prerequisite) |
| significance(noun, quality, character, strength, spirit) |
| core(noun, quality, cause, start, character) |
| gist(noun, spirit, effect, meaning, soul) |
| importance(noun, essence) |