The process of concretizing a general principle or idea by delineating, particularizing, or exemplifying it.
Something specific which is the result of a process of concretizing a general principle or idea.
An inability to generalize or perform abstraction accompanied by excessive concentration on specific details, as in a mental disorder or in cognition by children.
The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
A pure substance.
The fifth alchemical element, or essence, after earth, air, fire, and water that fills the universe beyond the terrestrial sphere.
A hypothetical form of dark energy postulated to explain observations of an accelerating universe.
To reduce to its purest and most concentrated essence.