80 entries under essence topic. ×

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basis(noun, concept, law, action, drop)
15
fundamental(noun, law, support, action, drop)
13
source(noun, law, support, action, cause)
10
element(noun, feature, law, drop, part)
10
standard(noun, regulation, rule, measure, idea)
7
stuff(noun, quality, feeling, character, energy)
7
cause(noun, support, action, feeling, cause)
7
reason(noun, support, action, feeling, plan)
6
criterion(noun, law, rule, measure, idea)
6
essential(noun, adjective, support, action, drop)
6
heart(noun, law, support, action, quality)
6
keystone(noun, support, action, idea, base)
6
matter(noun, drop, part, reason, material)
6
soul(noun, quality, character, energy, spirit)
5
core(noun, support, action, quality, character)
5
inspiration(noun, feeling, cause, energy, spirit)
5
mainspring(noun, cause, reason, idea, base)
5
pith(noun, quality, feeling, character, energy)
5
substance(noun, quality, feeling, character, energy)
4
kernel(noun, quality, character, spirit, idea)
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