Essence and Intention

Essence

Essence noun - The quality or qualities that make a thing what it is.

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Intention and essence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intention" instead a noun "Essence".

Intention noun - The idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action.

Usage example: she was uncertain of the intention of his frantic gesturing

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Essence and intention are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Essence" instead a noun "Intention".

human	human essence	human intention
pure	pure essence	pure intention
similar	similar essence	similar intention
specific	specific essence	specific intention
Other adjectives: original, true, genuine, strong, real, evil, little, main, possible, less.

Omnicidal Maniac: Leston, the original host of the Squid general essence, declares his intention to commit "Complete and utter xenocide".

Source: Fan Fic / Webwork

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