1 An unappealing or inferior person or thing; dud, loser: The new show's a total dog (1930s+) 2  An unattractive woman: And she was a dog (1930s+) 3  An attractive woman; fox (1960s+ Jazz musicians)  A man; fellow; guy: dirty dog/ handsome dog (1596+)
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: In Essence. In Essence is a 5-member Canadian R&B group that has had success both in Canada and USA. The groups members, Dru, Pops, Smooth, Que and Touch all met in Toronto, Ontario in 1993.
essential refers to something that is part of the basic nature or character of a thing and is vital to its existence or functioning: Water is essential to life. necessary 1. used with an infinitive If it is necessary to do a particular thing, that thing must be done. It is necessary to act fast. It is necessary to examine the patient carefully. 2. used with 'for' You can say that it is necessary for someone to do something. It was necessary for me to keep active and not think about Sally.