Definition of "in essence" [in essence]

• Essentially. (adverb)

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• "The kabalistic approach is in essence mathematical."
• "The figure is intended to be strikingly reminiscent of a complex electronic or computer-logic circuit, because in essence that is what genetic circuits are."
• "Being emotionally unavailable is in essence when someone lacks what we call emotional intelligencethe ability to recognize how you and others feel and to use the information to create relationships."