essentialities

noun

plural of essentiality
as in essences
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is physical strength or endurance is the essentiality that makes activity a sport and not just a game

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  1. essences
  2. substances
  3. natures
Noun
  • Common formats include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Common forms include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of essences
Noun
  • Materials engineered to respond predictably to light could potentially form part of highly sensitive sensing technologies designed to provide earlier warning of hazardous substances.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Though synthetic 7-OH is far more potent and addictive than natural leaf kratom, experts say both substances pose risk for addiction.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of substances
Noun
  • Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • The fact is often interpreted as women wanting less risk than men because of women’s natures.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Definition of natures
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