Definitions

1. adjective

belonging or relating to essentialism; especially, relating to the belief that a person or thing has an unchanging, essential nature.

“The philosopher’s theory was criticized for its essenical view of human nature.”

2. noun

the quality of being essentialist; the belief that a person or thing has an unchanging, essential nature.

“The debate revolved around the concept of essenical thinking and its implications for society.”