Effect and Essence

Effect

Effect noun - The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.

Essence is a synonym for effect in purpose topic. In some cases you can use "Essence" instead a noun "Effect", when it comes to topics like impact, gist.

Essence

Essence noun - The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.
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Synonyms for Essence

Effect is a synonym for essence. You can use "Effect" instead a noun "Essence".

How words are described

similar similar effect similar essence
specific specific effect specific essence
original original effect original essence
real real effect real essence
Other adjectives: little, main, magic, unique, possible, magical.
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